From Boring Outputs to Brilliant Answers: My Prompt Debug Process Jaideep Parashar ・ Nov 14 #ai #webdev #learning #discuss  ( 6 min )

Let’s be honest, even the best AI tools sometimes give you meh results. But here’s the truth: Just like you debug code, you can debug prompts, and consistently turn dull outputs into deep, well-reasoned, usable results. Here’s my 5-step Prompt Debug Process that I use every day across coding, writing, and business projects. Step 1: Re-Define the Objective The #1 reason prompts fail? The goal is fuzzy. If your instruction is unclear, the model improvises. “What is the final decision or deliverable I want this output to help me make?” Then I rewrite the task around that goal. Example: ❌ “Write a marketing email.” You can’t fix vagueness; you can only replace it with precision. Step 2: Isolate the Weak Layer Bad outputs usually fail at one layer: When I spot which layer broke, I fix only that, not the whole prompt. Step 3: Add “Meta Prompts” I often ask AI to think about its own thinking. Example: Review your last response. Identify 3 weaknesses in reasoning or tone and rewrite accordingly. This single line upgrades most outputs instantly. Step 4: Build Micro Loops, Not Mega Prompts Long prompts look smart but usually confuse the model. Example: This mirrors agile development: small iterations → stable build. Step 5: Add Feedback Context AI learns dynamically during a session. “This sounds too generic. Each feedback layer compounds quality. My Core Insight Average users see AI as a magic button. You don’t abandon an output because it’s bad. The key isn’t better prompts. Final Thought Brilliant results don’t happen by luck. When you debug prompts like code, you stop being a “user of AI”, and start becoming a designer of intelligence. Next Article: Tomorrow we’ll explore something developers will love: “What Prompt Engineers Should Learn From Designers & Writers.” Because creativity and logic aren’t opposites, they’re the two sides of every great prompt.  ( 9 min )

I got tired of wrestling with the UVR5 desktop client, so I built a free web version. This post is not a “click here, then here” user guide — it’s a developer-focused breakdown of: Why I turned everything into a Job How I wrapped complex models into simple “scenes” How Workers, queues, and object storage fit together If you’re trying to move heavy offline tasks (transcoding, ML inference, batch jobs) to the web, this pattern is meant to be reusable. When I first used the UVR5 desktop client, my feelings were simple: Pros: lots of models, solid quality Cons: heavy install, complex local setup, picky GPU drivers For non-technical users, “install before use” is already a hard stop. Even for me, having to redo the whole setup every time I switched machines was annoying. So I set myself o…  ( 12 min )

I have been trying to understand how the web actually works by building things instead of watching tutorials. None of these projects are big, but each one taught me something I did not fully understand before. These three projects, AnimalSounds, CheeseMath, and the EthicsFrontEndDemo, helped me get a clearer feel for JavaScript, testing, and basic security. Live: https://bradleymatera.github.io/AnimalSounds/ Repo: https://github.com/BradleyMatera/AnimalSounds AnimalSounds is a simple soundboard. You press a button and it plays the sound. Working on it helped me understand DOM events, how the browser handles audio, and how to add basic keyboard accessibility. Building something small like this helped me see how front end code behaves in a real browser. Live: https://bradleymatera.github.…  ( 7 min )

🇻🇪🇨🇱 Dev.to | LinkedIn | GitHub | Twitter GitHub Repository: Strands Agent Samples Build a production-ready multi-modal AI travel assistant using Amazon Bedrock and Strands Agents. Process images, PDFs, and videos with persistent memory. Complete Python tutorial with code examples. Travel planning involves processing multiple content types: destination photos, booking documents, PDF guides, and video tours. Traditional text-based chatbots can't handle this variety. With Strands Agents, you can build an AI travel assistant that processes images, documents, and videos simultaneously, creating personalized recommendations based on visual and structured data in minutes. This post continues our series on multi-modal AI agents with Strands Agents. We've covered basic multi-modal processing, …  ( 11 min )

In this article, we’ll explore how GPT-5 can revolutionize your development workflow by automating repetitive tasks, generating production-ready code, and integrating directly with APIs like dev.to. Code Generation: GPT-5 produces context-aware, high-quality code in multiple languages. API Integrations: Automate publishing, deployment, and testing with seamless API calls. Intelligent Refactoring: Improve legacy codebases with smart suggestions and auto-fixes. You can connect GPT-5 to your dev.to account and publish articles programmatically: await dev_to__jit_plugin.postDevArticle({ accept: 'application/vnd.forem.api-v1+json', article: { title: 'Boost Your Developer Workflow with GPT-5 Automations', body_markdown: '...', published: true, tags: ['gpt5', 'automation', 'devto', 'ai'], canonical_url: 'https://your-site.dev/gpt5-automation' } }); AI-assisted development isn’t the future — it’s the present. Start automating today and supercharge your productivity.  ( 6 min )

A growing cross-border e-commerce company once suffered a major security setback: during a peak shopping event, its payment API was hit by heavy CC attacks. The server went down, orders were lost, and leaked payment data created serious compliance risks. The team tried several traditional WAF solutions, but most were either difficult to deploy or incompatible with their Apache-based architecture. It wasn’t until they adopted SafeLine WAF that the issue was fully resolved. One of the biggest advantages SafeLine brought to the team was exceptionally smooth Apache compatibility. Traditional WAFs often require: Editing Apache config files Installing custom modules Adjusting network routes Long, error-prone manual tuning In comparison, SafeLine supports transparent bridge mode, meaning…  ( 7 min )

Hey there! But today, let’s do something fun. I promise somewhere in this post you’ll whisper to yourself: “Oh no… that’s literally me.” Let’s dive in. 🚀 🤓 1. They Walk Into a Room and Instantly Start Monitoring Everything A DevOps-as-human can’t NOT observe. “Why’s the latency on the drinks so high?” 🍹 “Throughput of snacks is inconsistent.” 🍪 “Where’s the dashboard for guest happiness?” 📊 Everyone else thinks they’re speaking Italian. They’re actually speaking Prometheus. 🛠️ 2. Their Default Response to Anything: “It’s probably DNS.” Front-end broken? A DevOps-human’s brain: 50% of the time they’re right. 😵‍💫 3. Their Relationship With YAML Is a Beautiful Disaster YAML is their toxic soulmate. Life summary: indentation: Every. Single. Time. 🚨 4. They Can Deploy Things in Their S…  ( 8 min )

""" 批量转录当前目录下的 .mp3 文件，使用 faster-whisper 转录完成后立即删除原始 .mp3 文件，仅保留 .txt """ import os import sys import logging import argparse from pathlib import Path from faster_whisper import WhisperModel # ================== 日志配置 ================== logging.basicConfig( level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(name)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s' ) logger = logging.getLogger('Extract Text') # ================== 配置区 ================== MODEL_SIZE = "base" # 可选: tiny, base, small, medium, large DEVICE = "cuda" # cpu 或 cuda COMPUTE_TYPE = "float32" # int8, float16, float32 (CPU 推荐 int8) VAD_FILTER = True # 启用语音活动检测，去除静音 OUTPUT_FORMAT = "txt" # 输出格式 VERBOSE = True # 是否显示详细日志 # =========================================== def transcribe_aud…  ( 6 min )

Introduction LoRaWAN is widely adopted as an LPWAN technology due to long-range communication, low power consumption and cost-effective deployment. The Network Server (NS) is a critical component within the LoRaWAN architecture: it handles device activation, message routing, encryption/decryption, network management and operator-level controls. Selecting the appropriate NS has direct implications for reliability, scalability, operational cost, compliance and integration complexity. NS solutions on the market range from fully open-source stacks to operator-grade commercial systems and localized integrated IoT platforms. Differences in architecture, deployment flexibility, cost structure, security model and ecosystem support are substantial. This article compares five representative platform…  ( 9 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – FULL MIX NIGHT – 11/12/2025 Join 2× Grammy winner Ken Lewis on November 12, 2025 for a free monthly livestream where he breaks down the mix-bus magic behind 114 Gold & Platinum records. Ken will demo pro techniques, answer your burning questions on music production, mixing, recording and career moves, and even drop giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker. Want more? Grab the song-submission form for December’s show, dive into Bradley HD’s full iZotope plugin breakdown, or score deals on AllComp and GreenHAAS. Don’t forget to subscribe to Mixing Night Audio, follow on Instagram, and shop the merch to stay in the mix! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Effectively managing print layouts in Excel is crucial for producing professional, readable documents. Without proper control, what appears perfectly organized on screen can turn into a jumbled mess when printed, with data cut off, tables split awkwardly, or crucial information spilling onto unintended pages. This often leads to frustrating manual adjustments, wasting valuable time and effort. Fortunately, Excel offers robust features for controlling how your data is divided across printed pages, primarily through the use of page breaks. This article will delve into both manual and programmatic methods for how to insert page breaks in Excel, ensuring your printed reports always look their best. Page breaks are markers that indicate where one printed page ends and the next begins. They are …  ( 10 min )

Azure virtual machines (VMs) can be created through the Azure portal. The Azure portal is a browser-based user interface to create Azure resources. This lab show you how to use the Azure portal to deploy a Linux virtual machine (VM) running Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS. To see your VM in action, you also SSH to the VM and install the NGINX web server. Create virtual machine https://portal.azure.com.- Sign in with your Azure account credentials. Enter virtual machines in the search. 2.Under Services, select Virtual machines. Virtual machines page, select Create and then Azure . The Create a virtual machine page opens. 3.In the Basics tab, under Project details, make sure the correct subscription is selected and then choose or Create new resource group. Mine is myResourceGroup. 4.Under Insta…  ( 8 min )

As developers, we love to over-engineer. We'll use Kubernetes to host a personal blog. We'll build a microservice architecture for a "to-do" app. I get it, it's fun. But when your goal is to actually ship and build a portfolio of profitable side hustles, "fun" isn't the priority. Speed and efficiency are. My "side hustle" is a portfolio of 8+ niche sports sites. They all look similar, but the technical stack under the hood is completely different for each, based on one simple question: How often does the data change? Here's a breakdown of the three "data-change" categories and the stack I use for each. "Never-Change" Data: The Pure Static Site This is "set it and forget it" content. Think "history," "all-time records," or "biographies." Example: My Iron Bowl history site. The Problem: The …  ( 7 min )

Monetization Without Paywalls: The Future of AI Conversations with Monetzly The biggest challenge in the AI landscape today? Monetization without killing user experience. As developers, we’re witnessing an explosion of AI applications, yet many struggle to implement sustainable monetization strategies. Enter Monetzly: the Google Ads for AI conversations, designed specifically for developers like you. Imagine this: you’ve built an incredible AI app that users love. But how do you keep it free while generating revenue? Monetzly enables you to do just that. We’re the first dual-earning platform in the AI space, empowering developers to monetize their apps and earn additional income by hosting relevant ads—all without paywalls or subscriptions. Monetzly offers a seamless integration with a 5…  ( 7 min )

Introduction In this guide, we’ll walk through how to launch a free t2.micro EC2 instance running Amazon Linux, and use the user data section to run a bash script that updates the system packages, installs NGINX, and starts the service automatically. After deployment, we’ll confirm that NGINX is properly installed and running by accessing the instance through its public IP address. Next, we will take things a step further by carrying out the same process using the AWS CLI, so you can see how to automate everything from the command line. If you want to explore even more, we will also create an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) from the configured instance and launch a new EC2 instance from that AMI to verify that the web server works right out of the box. Background AWS NGINX NGINX is an open-sour…  ( 8 min )

🤖 Building an Enhanced PPO Trading Bot: Real-Time Sync, Deep Learning & IBKR 🚀 Overview Welcome to the next generation of algorithmic trading! This guide presents an enhanced PPO (Proximal Policy Optimization) trading bot that goes far beyond basic strategies. We're combining the power of deep reinforcement learning (DRL) with real-time data synchronization and seamless Interactive Brokers (IBKR) API integration to create a truly robust, professional-grade system. Feature Description Status Algorithm Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) ✅ Model LSTM + Attention Neural Network ✅ Data Sync Real-Time Gap-Filling with IBKR ✅ Compliance Integrated PDT Rule Monitoring ✅ Performance GPU-Accelerated Training (MPS/CUDA) ✅ Enhanced Traditional trading bots often suff…  ( 11 min )

OmniNWM: The All‑Seeing Brain Behind Self‑Driving Cars Ever wondered how a driver could see every angle of the road at once? Scientists have created a new AI model called OmniNWM that gives autonomous cars a 360° “panoramic” view, just like a bird soaring above traffic. With this technology, the road ahead becomes clearer, greener, and safer for everyone. It’s a step toward a future where cars think like humans—but with the eyes of a hawk. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: OmniNWM: Omniscient Driving Navigation World Models 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 28 min )

는 2006년 개봉 후 수많은 이들에게 인생작으로 기억되는 작품이죠. 화려한 패션 업계의 이면과 사회 초년생의 성장 스토리를 현실감 있게 그려내며 개봉 19년이 지난 지금도 꾸준히 회자되고 있어요. 그런 레전드 작품의 속편 소식이 들려오자마자 전 세계 팬들이 들썩이고 있어요. 월트디즈니 컴퍼니 코리아가 지난 13일, 드디어 의 티저 예고편을 공개하며 속편 제작을 공식화하며 2026년 5월 1일 개봉을 알렸어요. 전작의 주역들이 다시 뭉쳤다는 소식은 벌써부터 팬들의 마음을 설레게 하고 있어요. 과연 20년 만에 돌아온 런웨이는 어떤 모습일까요? 사실 이 작품은 로렌 와이스버거(Lauren Weisberger)의 동명 베스트셀러 소설을 원작으로 하고 있어요. 작가가 유명 패션 매거진 '보그(Vogue)'에서 편집장 어시스턴트로 일했던 경험을 바탕으로 썼다고 알려져 더욱 화제를 모았죠. 소설의 성공 이후 영화화가 결정되면서 더욱 큰 신드롬을 일으키게 되었답니다. 2006년 개봉했던 는 사회부 기자를 꿈꾸던 앤드리아(앤 해서웨이)가 최고의 패션 매거진 '런웨이'에 입사해 악마 같은 보스 미란다(메릴 스트립) 아래에서 살아남기 위해 고군분투하는 이야기를 그렸습니다. 이 영화는 개봉 당시 전 세계적으로 3억 2,600만 달러(약 4,790억 5,700만 원) 이상의 수익을 올리며 제작비의 무려 10배에 가까운 엄청난 흥행을 기록했어요. 이 작품은 배우들의 연기력으로도 큰 찬사를 받았습니다. 특히 메릴 스트립은 골든 글로브 시상식 뮤지컬코미디…  ( 7 min )

Nova Twins Shake Up Tiny Desk London rock duo Georgia South and Amy Love stormed NPR’s Tiny Desk with mega-distorted bass, gritty vocals and head-banging hip-hop beats. They skipped the niceties and blasted off with Cleopatra, dared their inner demons on Monsters and slapped a supernatural twist on Hummingbird using a Harp Blaster mic and a dedicated pedal cam. With pedalboards the size of spaceships and drummer Jake Woodward laying down the law, Nova Twins recruited the audience to crank it up one last time on the heavy finale Choose Your Fighter. It was anything but the polite set you’d expect under the desk. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

When most people picture the Nativity, they imagine three kings on camels crossing the desert, guided by a shining star toward a manger. Yet the Bible never actually says there were three wise men—or that they were kings at all. What Scripture gives us in Matthew 2:1-12 is something far deeper: a mystery of faith, guidance, and worship that still transforms hearts today. This isn’t just a Christmas story. Before we dive deep, watch this life-changing reflection: Watch the Wise Men Story on YouTube What Matthew 2 Really Says “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’” — Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) Matthew t…  ( 11 min )

Create a storage account and configure high availability. Create a storage account for the internal private company documents. In the portal, search for and select Storage accounts. Select + Create. Select the Resource group created in the previous lab. Set the Storage account name to private. Add an identifier to the name to ensure the name is unique. Select Review, and then Create the storage account. Wait for the storage account to deploy, and then select Go to resource. 2.This storage requires high availability if there’s a regional outage. Read access in the secondary region is not required. Configure the appropriate level of redundancy. In the storage account, in the Data management section, select the Redundancy blade. Ensure Geo-redundant storage (GRS) is selected. Refr…  ( 8 min )

How AI-Accelerated Clarity—Not Just Code Quality—Reshapes Security Author's Note (November 2025): I wrote this analysis in late October 2025 in immediate response to Jen Easterly's Foreign Affairs piece "The End of Cybersecurity: America's Digital Defenses Are Failing—but AI Can Save Them," published October 16, 2025. Easterly had stepped down as CISA Director nine months earlier on January 20, 2025, and was writing from her new position as Visiting Fellow at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government—offering her perspective from outside government service. Her thesis was provocative: AI could fix software vulnerabilities at scale, making reactive cybersecurity obsolete. But within weeks of publication, the industry reality revealed the thesis as incomplete: Prompt injection is an "unsolve…  ( 15 min )

Predator: Badlands is tearing it up as the second PG-13 outing since 2004’s Alien vs. Predator, winning over both fans and critics while smashing franchise opening-weekend records. Shifting the Predator from villain to hero clearly paid off in this sequel/Alien crossover. Want more juicy SPOILERS? Catch The Weekly Planet podcast every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your pods—and swing by BigSandwich.co for early videos and bonus content. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Genting Malaysia Berhad has announced that it will introduce charges for vehicles entering Jalan Genting Highlands. The company says the charging system, to be rolled out at a later date, is necessary to support the long-term upkeep and safety of the 24km stretch. According to a statement issued by Resorts World Genting, the road has […] The post Genting Malaysia Plans To Introduce Charges For Jalan Genting Highlands Access appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Last month, HONOR showcased a smartphone with an AI gimbal camera, nicknamed the “Robot Phone”. When it was first revealed, the device looked more like a concept handset than anything. However, Li Jian, HONOR CEO, confirmed that the device is happening at the World Internet Conference. To bring you up to speed, the Robot Phone […] The post HONOR CEO Confirms Robot Phone Coming In 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Last month, Samsung showcased its first tri-fold smartphone at the 2025 K-Tech Showcase in South Korea. While the tech giant has yet to divulge details on the device, there has been no shortage of rumours. Recently, leakster Evan Blass has revealed some more information on the phone, including its name. Apparently, Samsung will be calling […] The post Leakster “Confirms” Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Name, Key Specs appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

OnePlus has officially launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 15, in Malaysia. The model arrives with the same core hardware as its Chinese counterpart, though the local market will only receive a single memory configuration. The phone features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display capable of hitting a 165Hz refresh rate, placing it among the first smartphones […] The post OnePlus 15 Lands In Malaysia; Priced At RM4,399 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

It’s probably safe to say that many smartphones out in the market, flagship or otherwise, are pretty samey. For the most part, they are distinguished only by their price and performance brackets. Obviously, a good way to help your product stand out from the rest is by having a speciality. But ironically, the vast majority […] The post vivo X300 Pro Review: Audacious, Almost In A Good Way appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 45 min )

Major cryptocurrencies and gold and silver have been on diverging trends despite the pause in the dollar rally.  ( 35 min )

Nearly a quarter of adults might own crypto, but ease of use and access remain limiting factors, the report, produced by CoinDesk and Protocol Theory said.  ( 32 min )

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Introduction Angular material is powerful library with a lot of features. I guess one of the most usable component is input. I'm sure every project uses forms. Material design looks good but does not always correspond to our wishes. Pretty often we need to adapt UI to our design. It may not so easy, especially if we are talking about complex components. In this article, I will show you how you can change material form field and make it looks like a simple field 🙂 When you have label above the field. I won’t go into detail here. Just use the command and follow instructions: ng add @angular/material Before we dive into css we need to do some preparation. We will provide some default options to do it once and forget. { provide: MAT_FORM_FIELD_DEFAULT_OPTIONS, useValue: { appearance: '…  ( 7 min )

🧠 Django Learning Journey – Day 10 Today was supposed to be the day — the final step of CRUD, the “Update/Edit” functionality. 🔧 The Plan (which seemed simple) Like the last two days, I: Created a new edit view in views.py Added the URL mapping with pk=list_id Picked the item’s ID from home.html Created a new edit.html template where the specific item should be edited In theory: 🧨 What Actually Happened I did create the link in home.html. I stared at the code for too long and nothing made sense anymore. Tomorrow, with a fresh mind, I’ll revisit the entire “Update” flow step by step. 😮‍💨 The Honest Part Today came with frustration, doubt, and that little whisper: But this is part of the journey. 💬 I Need Your Inputs If you’ve built your first CRUD project in Django: Did the Update/Edit step frustrate you too? Where did you struggle? Any tips on where I might be messing up — views, template, or the redirect flow? Let me know. 🔁 Onward Every other day, something new clicked.  ( 6 min )

Introduction Managing attention and productivity can be difficult, especially for people with ADHD. Long to‑do lists often feel overwhelming, and big tasks can be discouraging. To solve this, I built a PHP web application that breaks work into micro‑steps, adds a Pomodoro‑style focus timer, and tracks progress visually. This project demonstrates how simple code can create meaningful tools that support better daily routines. Micro-step task management: Break tasks into tiny, actionable steps. Pomodoro-style focus timer: 25‑minute focus sessions with 5‑minute breaks. Visual progress tracking: Progress bars show completed steps at a glance. Lightweight persistence: Uses a JSON file (data.json) instead of a database. 🛠️ The Code Here’s the heart of the application —…  ( 10 min )

🍏 INSTALL TERRAFORM ON macOS (100% working) You have two options: OPTION 1 — Install Terraform using Homebrew (RECOMMENDED) Step 1: Update Homebrew brew update brew tap hashicorp/tap brew install hashicorp/tap/terraform terraform -version You should see something like: Terraform v1.7.x OPTION 2 — Manual Installation for Mac Step 1: Download Terraform Go to: https://developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/downloads Download: macOS 64-bit .zip file Double-click the .zip → you will get a single file: terraform /usr/local/bin Run: sudo mv terraform /usr/local/bin/ sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/terraform terraform -version Done. INSTALL TERRAFORM ON WINDOWS You can install Terraform in two ways. OPTION 1 — Install Terraform using Chocolatey (BEST) …  ( 10 min )

This article provides a practical guide on mounting remote file systems using SSHFS, a secure and efficient way to access files over SSH. It explains the prerequisites like having SSH configured correctly on both the client and server sides, and shows how to create local directories to serve as mount points. The tutorial covers the SSHFS command syntax, where you specify the remote user, host, remote directory, and the local mount location. Key options like allow_other are detailed to enable shared access permissions. It also guides on verifying successful mounts through directory listings and system commands like df. User cautions remind not to delete mounted directories to avoid affecting remote data. The article targets users who want seamless remote file access with a focus on security and ease of use.  ( 6 min )

Introduction In this project, and as part of the training course on the Qwasar Silicon Valley platform, we analyze a database containing more than ten thousand applications from the Google Play Store for the years 2017 and 2018. Our goal is to interpret this data and extract conclusions that provide a deeper understanding of the app market, while addressing practical questions such as: What is the size of the market? (in terms of the number of downloads and the total revenue of paid applications), and what is the distribution of categories and their percentages? We will follow a clear scientific methodology that includes data cleaning, visual and statistical exploratory analysis, and calculating indicators such as average prices, as well as ranking applications by popularity and price. I…  ( 9 min )

I was not prepared for weaning to be this horrible. Last time I did it, I had pregnancy hormones to boost me up. I haven't been this depressed and anxious in a long time. My self-drive and motivation has essentially evaporated. I started night weaning several weeks ago and didn't think it was affecting me. Now that I'm on a business trip and going cold turkey, I'm realizing that the night weaning is the likely culprit of the insane insomnia I've been experiencing the last few weeks, considering Sky was doing the bulk of their nursing 3-5x a night. And now that I've gone cold turkey, my bowels have collapsed and I feel like puking all the time, and I've been getting hot flashes! And that deep deep feeling of despair. Ugh. The light at the end of the tunnel here is that perhaps I can start sleeping normally again in a few weeks, and my body will be mine again? One can only hope.  ( 7 min )

If you're a Flutter developer who's ever tried to build a backend, you know how challenging the transition can be. You need to learn about databases, HTTP protocols, and often pick up an entirely new programming language. And if your app requires custom business logic with complex state management, things get even more complicated. Perhaps you even worked with Firebase, so you know how cloud functions become difficult to work with, and maintaining state across serverless invocations feels like fighting against the platform. This is where Horda comes in! Horda is a stateful serverless platform that lets you transition from writing frontend Flutter code to Dart backend with ease, using the same familiar patterns you already know. As a Flutter developer you are most likely used to working wit…  ( 10 min )

How AI Learns New Facts Without Forgetting the Old Ones Ever wonder how a smart assistant can stay up‑to‑date with the latest news while still remembering everything it already knows? KORE is a new trick that lets huge AI models absorb fresh information without wiping out the old. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: KORE: Enhancing Knowledge Injection for Large Multimodal Models viaKnowledge-Oriented Augmentations and Constraints 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 28 min )

My European Tour Recap! In today’s livestream I dive into the highlights, surprises and key takeaways from my just-concluded European adventure—think fresh insights, behind-the-scenes moments and lessons that’ll shape my music and teaching going forward. Limited-Time Bundle Alert Through Friday, November 14 at 11:59 pm ET you can grab my two flagship products—The Beato Book Interactive (500+ pages of theory with audio/video) and The Ear Training Method (80+ videos + interactive modules)—for just $79 (normally $198). Lifetime access plus all December 2025 updates free. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction In this hands-on project, we successfully designed and built a smart object detection alarm using an Arduino UNO and an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor. The system detects objects within a predefined range and triggers an audible alert via a buzzer. This project not only demonstrates the use of ultrasonic technology for proximity sensing but also validates the functionality of new hardware components after troubleshooting earlier failures. Objective: Create a reliable object detection system using ultrasonic waves. Core Components: Arduino UNO, HC-SR04 sensor, active/passive buzzer, and jumper wires. Applications: Parking assistance, home security, robotics, and industrial measurement. Methodology & Components We used an ultrasonic detection methodology combined with real-time …  ( 7 min )

‘Snake Eyes’ Rewatch with Bill, Sean & Van Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan dive back into Brian De Palma’s slick thriller Snake Eyes, unpacking Nic Cage’s undercover-cop charisma, Gary Sinise’s power-hungry political boss, and Carla Gugino’s unforgettable screen presence—all while sharing laughs and insider takes on this cult classic. Produced by Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo, this episode is brought to you by PayPal—score 5% cash back when you Pay in 4 all holiday long (offer expires 12/31). Don’t forget to subscribe to The Ringer and catch more film chats across their channels! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR CinemaSins drops a “Everything Wrong With Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) In 20 Minutes Or Less” video, poking fun at plot holes, nitpicks, and logic leaps—yet can’t help but admit the movie might actually be pretty awesome. They also plug all their socials (YouTube channels, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Reddit) and ask fans to fill out a poll or support them on Patreon. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Jurassic World Rebirth In 17 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins puts Jurassic World Rebirth under the sin-lens, tallying up every dino-fueled plot hole and Hollywood convenience in under 17 minutes. They rib the franchise for bringing the same prehistoric stars back to life, all while cracking jokes and pointing out every ridiculous moment. Between the snark, they plug their main site (cinemasins.com), Linktree for up-to-date news, a sinful viewer poll, and their Patreon. Writers Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian, and Daniel get shoutouts, plus there are invites to join their Discord and Reddit communities, follow on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, or even grab Jeremy’s new book. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Intro Over the last few days I’ve been quietly assembling something I’ve wanted for a long time: A Google-native AI layer where prompts, runs, devlogs, and analytics all live in one shared brain — powered by my MindsEye framework — but implemented as small, focused GitHub repos. I don’t have: Google Cloud budget Gemini API credits Or a giant infra stack So I did the next best thing: Designed everything using Google Workspace surfaces (Sheets, Docs, Gmail, Forms, etc.) Structured the code so it’s cloud-ready the moment I get funding/credits Kept everything open in six connected repos. This post is the overview: what each repo does, how they connect, and where MindsEye fits in the middle. The Six Repos (Quick Map) Here are the six public repos that make up the system: Workspace automation l…  ( 9 min )

You ship code every single day. You fix bugs, review PRs, refactor legacy systems, mentor teammates, and solve complex problems. But when performance review season arrives, you scramble to remember what you actually accomplished in the past six months. This isn't a memory problem. It's a documentation problem. Keeping track manually in a "brag doc" would be a great idea, but almost nobody actually does that. Your brain isn't built to retain six months of technical work. You shipped a critical performance fix in March. You architected a new service in July. You onboarded a new team member in September. These are significant accomplishments, but by December, they're buried under dozens of other commits, merged PRs, and resolved issues. Performance reviews force you into a scramble. You're s…  ( 10 min )

This article was originally published on Rails Designer How would you tackle this feature in a typical Hotwired Rails app: a HTML-element (like this h1) gets editable on click and when focus is removed, the record is updated. How about I tell you, it is done using just this HTML: "> Yes! 🤯 It is made possible using a custom element: editable-content. It is part of a little experimentation phase of custom elements I am currently in. In this article I want to show how you can create such a custom element. As always the code can be found here. But first: what are custom elements? If you are familiar in this place on th…  ( 9 min )

Welcome to my reflection on CI/CD experience, where the core objective was to move beyond local testing and integrate a CI pipeline into my project using GitHub Actions. This lab was an interesting experience understanding how to manage project complexity and a fundamental concept in collaborative software development. 1. The ci.yml Blueprint Python and uses Pytest for testing, I configured a workflow to automatically run tests whenever code was pushed or a Pull Request (PR) was opened. -The GitHub Actions Workflow- .github/workflows/ci.yml file, ensuring a consistent testing environment. What does the YAML file do? 1. Checkout the code 2. Set up the required Python environment 3. Install project dependencies 4. Execute all unit tests using pytest This process guarantees that no new chang…  ( 7 min )

Digital recordkeeping has become essential for contractors working on publicly funded projects. With agencies increasing oversight and documentation requirements, relying on paper files or scattered spreadsheets introduces significant compliance risk. Structuring your documentation digitally helps streamline workflows, reduce errors, and maintain the level of transparency required for government work. Below is a clearer breakdown of why digital systems deliver major advantages. Public projects generate large volumes of records—contracts, labor logs, equipment reports, safety forms, and more. When these documents live in multiple physical or digital locations, audit preparation becomes chaotic. Digital platforms consolidate everything into one secure repository, eliminating misplaced or in…  ( 7 min )

The line between traditional finance and crypto continues to blur. What makes them different isn’t just diversification. But what’s happening in parallel might be even more interesting: crypto usability is scaling up. Together, institutional products like TTOP and TXBC, combined with real-world tools like crypto cards, are forming a hybrid economy — one where on-chain value moves as freely as fiat. It’s not just about diversification anymore; it’s about integration.  ( 6 min )

IoT is penetrating our life much faster than we can imagine. Especially if you are not lost in the AI Bubble, you will see that this is the real domain where you can invest your time and money. This blog gives you a high level overview of most of the core concepts involved. Your refrigerator just texted you. Not because it's gained sentience (yet), but because it noticed you're low on milk. Meanwhile, across town, a traffic light adjusted its timing based on real-time congestion data, and a factory predicted equipment failure three days before it would have cost millions in downtime. Welcome to the Internet of Things—a world where the digital and physical blur into something far more practical and transformative than the smart home gadgets that typically dominate the conversation. If you…  ( 27 min )

Hey everyone 👋 I’ve built https://routerkit.com npm i router-kit a lightweight React router designed for developers who want simplicity, speed, and sustainability. Unlike heavier routing libraries, Router-Kit focuses on minimalism and performance while keeping the developer experience smooth. It’s ideal for small to medium React apps, dashboards, or prototypes where you just need fast, intuitive routing without the overhead. 🔧 Key features: Simple API — define routes in seconds Tiny footprint and fast load times Works perfectly with modern React setups Designed with environmental sustainability in mind — less code, less energy 🌱 I’d love to get feedback, feature suggestions, or even collaboration ideas from the community. Check it out on npm: router-kit GitHub: github.com/Mohammed-Ben-Cheikh/router-kit Let’s make React routing simpler — and greener 💚  ( 6 min )

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Devme.me started as a funny idea for a small page that, after a few hours, quickly spiraled into this puzzle mini-game. What was supposed to be a quick weekend project turned into a "slow down and finish it calmly" effort (and yes, I totally missed my original self-imposed deadline) It's not a serious CTF or a deep security challenge. It’s a casual, 20-minute puzzle adventure designed to be solvable even if you're just starting your IT career. Technically, you don't even need any browser's dev tools As you probably guessed from the title, the whole thing is packed with stupid and silly IT jokes. I was aiming for peak 'programmer humor' cringe, and I think I got pretty close Feel free to ask for tips in comments ;)  ( 6 min )

Managing secrets across multiple services can quickly get really messy. Your API keys, database passwords, and service credentials need to be available to your CI/CD pipeline without exposing them publicly. GitHub Secrets makes this easy, but only if you use them wisely. Here's how to handle them effectively: Instead of dumping everything into one place, create service-specific secrets. For example, API_SERVICE_DB_PASSWORD for your backend and FRONTEND_API_KEY for your frontend. This keeps things clear and reduces the risk of accidentally using the wrong secret. Pull secrets into your workflow using environment variables. For instance: Avoid lumping too many secrets together. Break them down per service or environment (dev, staging, prod). This makes rotation and management much easier. Secrets are also not set-and-forget. Rotate them regularly, update them in GitHub, and redeploy services so they can incorporate the changes. Your workflow can retrieve the latest secrets from a secure vault if needed. For cloud services, inject secrets at deployment rather than baking them into your images. Example: Keep secrets per service and environment, don’t hardcode them, and leverage GitHub Actions plus cloud secret injection. Doing this keeps your multi-service deployments secure, manageable, and stress-free.  ( 6 min )

Tried some of the data cleaning methods and practiced numpy and pandas will update you soon.. Actually I know I did bare minimum I could do today because of you know my procrastination but I promise I will make up the today's thing the next day  ( 6 min )

A comprehensive guide to understanding and correctly implementing Go's context package for robust concurrent applications In the world of concurrent programming in Go, the context package stands as a fundamental tool for managing the lifecycle of goroutines, handling cancellations, and carrying request-scoped data. However, a misunderstanding of its proper application can lead to subtle bugs, resource leaks, and unexpected application behavior. This article will delve into the correct use of context in Golang, ensuring that you, as a Golang engineer, can leverage its power effectively and avoid common pitfalls. At its core, the context package provides a mechanism to control and coordinate concurrent operations. Its primary purposes include: It allows for the graceful termination of long-r…  ( 12 min )

Who hasn’t tried Gemini CLI yet? If you live in the terminal, this free and open-source tool brings a powerful AI teammate right where you work — with generous limits and serious capability. Free tier: 60 requests/minute, 1,000 requests/day for personal Google accounts Backed by Gemini 2.5 Pro: Up to a 1M-token context window for large codebases and complex docs Built-in tools: Google Search (basic), file operations, shell commands, and web fetching Extensible: Supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) for custom tool integrations Terminal-first: Designed for developers who prefer the command line Open source: Licensed under Apache 2.0 Gemini CLI requires Node.js 20 or newer. The simplest way to prepare your machine is to use an integrated dev environment that lets you install and manage…  ( 8 min )

Hello everyone! I've just submitted my entry for the Kiroween Hackathon, and I wanted to share what I built. It's called Symphony.js, and it's a "Frankenstein" app that stitches a code editor to a generative music engine. The idea was simple: What if you could hear your code's quality in real-time? ▶️ Live Demo: https://symphony-js.vercel.app/ https://github.com/akashsahu54/Symphony-js What It Does Symphony.js analyzes your code (JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python) as you type and generates a live musical soundtrack based on its quality. It features three distinct musical "moods": 🎼 HARMONIOUS: Clean, simple, and well-documented code plays pleasant, major-key music. This is your positive reinforcement for writing good code. ⚡ INTENSE: Complex algorithms, recursion, or deep-nested loops cr…  ( 7 min )

Duolingo’s animated characters are one of the best modern examples of how interactive mascots can increase engagement, motivation, and user satisfaction inside learning apps. Their characters blink, react, speak, and sync mouth shapes with speech audio in real time. Behind this experience is Rive, a real-time animation engine that allows creators to blend art and logic inside a single lightweight file. This guide walks you through how to build a Duolingo-style interactive Rive mascot, step by step. Why Rive Is the Perfect Tool for Interactive Mascots Rive provides: Lightweight runtime files Beautiful vector animation Real-time animation blending State Machines for logic Support for all platforms (iOS, Android, Flutter, React, Web) Natural transitions and behavioral animation Dynamic lip-sy…  ( 8 min )

PDF viewing in the browser seems simple—just embed a file and let the browser do the work, right? But once you need consistent rendering, interactivity, responsive behavior, or support across multiple devices, you realize how little control native PDF viewers actually offer. Developers soon discover a long trail of trade-offs between performance, feature richness, and user experience. This article walks through the real-world challenges of rendering PDFs directly in the browser, why native support isn’t always enough, what JavaScript-based renderers actually solve (and what they don’t), and how to build responsive, secure, and optimized in-browser PDF viewing experiences—whether you're working with React, plain JavaScript, or commercial SDKs. Even in the age of real-time dashboards and col…  ( 14 min )

Pulp: Tiny Desk Concert Pulp surprised everyone this spring with More, their first full-length in nearly 25 years, then marched into NPR’s D.C. offices for a cheeky, career-spanning Tiny Desk set. Frontman Jarvis Cocker and the band kicked things off with a hand-holding serenade (“This will be the very best Tiny Desk”) before rolling through four tracks: the new “A Sunset,” ’90s classics “Acrylic Afternoons” and “Something Changed,” plus the fan-favorite “This Is Hardcore.” Joining Cocker onstage were Candida Doyle (keys), Mark Webber (guitar/piano), Nick Banks (cajón), Emma Smith (violin), Richard Jones (viola), Andrew McKinney (bass), Adam Betts (percussion) and Jason Buckle (guitar). Behind the scenes, producer Robin Hilton led the Tiny Desk team in capturing Pulp’s trademark wit and charm. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Explore methods, tools and best practices for protecting data in databases, memory caches, storage systems and other stateful applications. Kubernetes is a very powerful and robust platform for orchestrating containerized applications, excelling in managing both stateful and stateless applications. Managing stateful applications can be challenging because of the need to maintain data consistency, integrity and availability. Proper, well-documented and tested backup and recovery strategies are essential so that when there is a disaster, you can easily restore service without any data loss. There are different methods for achieving backup and restore in a Kubernetes environment, so you must ensure the strategy you use aligns with your use case. I will walk you through the essential strategi…  ( 10 min )

The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 5 – Lady Bird Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins continue their countdown of the 21st century’s top 25 films by spotlighting Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird at number five, celebrating its raw, authentic coming-of-age vibes and its iconic millennial flavor. They dig into the film’s painfully real mother–daughter relationship and why it nails that awkward teenage sweet spot. They also explain why Lady Bird triumphed over Gerwig’s other beloved works—Little Women and Frances Ha—as their official pick. Produced by Jack Sanders, this episode is part of their yearlong deep dive into the best modern movies. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Many developers and product teams are now trying to understand how Duolingo creates such expressive, real-time animated characters using Rive — and how they can achieve the same results in their own apps. After working extensively on Rive-based character animation systems, including building full Duolingo-style assistants, I’m sharing a complete breakdown of how Duolingo’s pipeline works, why Rive is the perfect tool, and how you can build a similar mascot for your product. ** ** Developers Founders EdTech teams AI product designers Mobile app creators Anyone researching “Duolingo Rive lip-sync animation” And yes — if you want your own Duolingo-level Rive character, you can contact me at the end. *🟢 Why Duolingo Needed a Scalable Animation System Duolingo teaches: 40+ languages 100+ cou…  ( 8 min )

FinSight: AI Breakthrough That Writes Real‑World Financial Reports Ever wondered if a computer could draft a polished financial report as smoothly as a human analyst? FinSight makes that vision a reality. Scientists found that FinSight outperforms every previous AI in both truthfulness and presentation. Important insights are now a click away, and the story keeps unfolding. Breakthrough moments like this remind us that innovation can turn complex tasks into everyday tools. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: FinSight: Towards Real-World Financial Deep Research 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 28 min )

I am quite sure all of us have at least one friend who has recently become a DJ. Becoming a DJ has never been easier, thanks to technology that has democratized the craft. The barriers to entry have dropped dramatically – you no longer need thousands of dollars in equipment or insider connections to get started. Whether you dream of rocking festival stages or want a creative hobby or a side hustle, modern DJ technology puts professional-quality tools within reach of any motivated beginner. The foundation of your DJ setup is the controller, and fortunately, there are excellent options for every budget. A DJ controller is the centerpiece of your setup — it gives you physical control over mixing, cueing, EQing, scratching, and effects. For beginners, it’s far easier than using a mouse and k…  ( 8 min )

(NOTA: el contenido de este texto solo tiene validez para España.) A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, se pondrá en marcha una nueva medida de seguridad vial, que será una prueba piloto para toda Europa. Se trata, por el momento (el futuro guarda muchas posibilidades), de la baliza V16, que todo conductor deberá llevar en su coche. Vamos a dejarlo claro: tienes que comprarte una por coche (o irla rotando entre tus coches, cuidado con olvidársela), y no vale cualquiera. Es fácil distintguir "las buenas", se trata de las más caras (las de 15€ o menos no sirven), y la DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) tiene un listado de aquellas homologadas para funcionar legalmente. La DGT incluso proporciona un documento de preguntas y respuestas sobre la baliza V16. ¿Por qué las balizas V16 que valen son l…  ( 8 min )

Creating consistent, high-quality content is one of the biggest challenges modern brands face. You need keyword research, SEO strategy, visuals, social media, and analytics — all while maintaining a unique brand voice. For most teams, it’s either expensive, slow, or both. I saw this problem firsthand working with small businesses that wanted to grow organically but didn’t have the time or budget to maintain a steady content flow. That’s what led me to build MagicTraffic.ai — an AI-powered platform that automates the entire content creation workflow. Even with great tools, content creation involves too many disconnected steps: Finding keywords that actually matter. Turning them into topics and outlines. Writing and optimizing the article. Creating visuals, meta tags, and SEO data. Publishing and promoting it across social media. This process is overwhelming, especially for startups, agencies, and creators managing multiple brands. I wanted to see if AI could not just generate text, but manage the entire workflow. Using Next.js, Node, and OpenAI APIs, I built a pipeline that: Analyzes keyword intent and ranking value. Suggests optimized content topics. Generates structured, readable articles. Creates matching social media content. Publishes directly to WordPress with one click. The goal: eliminate repetitive work so teams can focus on creativity and strategy. AI is amazing for structure, but human tone still wins. Automations save time, but UX decides adoption. Brand voice matters — AI should amplify it, not replace it. 🚀 What’s Next We’re testing deeper analytics integrations so users can see what performs best and automatically regenerate underperforming content. The long-term goal is an adaptive AI that learns your brand voice and evolves with your strategy. If you’re curious about AI automation in marketing, check out MagicTraffic.ai. I’d love to hear your feedback, stories, or feature ideas. Follow for more posts on AI, SaaS building, and automation workflows.  ( 7 min )

Table of Contents Introduction Getting Started Basic Usage Advanced Features Mapping Modules Dependency Injection Performance Considerations API Reference Best Practices Troubleshooting **TurboMapper **is a lightweight, high-performance object mapper for .NET that provides both shallow and deep mapping capabilities. It serves as a free alternative to AutoMapper with a simple, intuitive API. Automatic Property Mapping: Maps properties by name automatically Custom Property Mapping: Define explicit mappings between different property names Nested Object Support: Handles deep object hierarchies seamlessly Type Conversion: Automatic conversion between compatible types Mapping Modules: Organize mappings in reusable modules Dependency Injection: First-class support for Microsoft.Extensions.Dep…  ( 18 min )

AI Content Marketing: The Complete 2025 Strategy Guide Artificial intelligence has moved from experimental novelty to operational necessity in content marketing. In 2025, 73% of marketing teams report using AI tools daily, according to HubSpot's State of Marketing report. But here's the problem: most marketers are using AI the same way, creating a sea of similar content that fails to differentiate. The competitive advantage doesn't come from using AI. It comes from using it strategically in ways your competitors haven't considered. This guide explores both conventional applications and unconventional strategies that give you an actual edge in an AI-saturated market. You'll learn specific tactics you can implement today, backed by data and real-world examples. More importantly, you'll dis…  ( 13 min )

Lessons from Building a 24/7 Autonomous AI System November 13, 2025 Running an AI system 24/7 without human intervention teaches you things you won't find in tutorials. When you build something that runs continuously, every edge case eventually happens. Here's what I learned. Problem: Services crash during off-hours. Solution: Systemd auto-restart + health monitoring [Service] Restart=always RestartSec=10 The system now recovers automatically from crashes. Even paid APIs have downtime. What happens when your critical dependency fails? Strategy: Multiple fallback options Primary: Groq (fast, cloud) Fallback 1: Cerebras (ultra-fast alternative) Fallback 2: Ollama (local, always available) Never depend on a single service. When something goes wrong, logs tell the story. But too many logs a…  ( 7 min )

AI Content Marketing: The 2025 Strategy Guide That Changes Everything AI has moved from experimental novelty to strategic necessity in content marketing. But here's what most marketers miss: the real competitive advantage isn't in using AI tools—it's in how you orchestrate them within systems that competitors can't easily replicate. The content marketing landscape shifted dramatically when OpenAI's ChatGPT reached 100 million users in two months, the fastest adoption of any consumer application in history. This triggered a chain reaction: Google integrated AI into search results, content production costs dropped by 80% for early adopters, and audience expectations for personalization reached unprecedented levels. Yet most brands are still using AI like a glorified spell-checker. This gui…  ( 14 min )

Ever killed a houseplant because you forgot to water it? I have. Twice. Here’s how I built a hands-free plant care assistant, the architectural nightmare I ran into, and how an AI subagent helped me solve it. Here’s a look at the journey from a simple seed of an idea to a fully-grown application. Follow along to see how it grew. Tools for the Job The Architecture That Almost Broke Me The Breakthrough: Embracing Process Isolation The Last Mile: Making It Real The Partner: My Experience Pair Programming with an LLM The Brains: Making the Reminders "Smart" Key Lessons Learned The Final Product on macOS and Windows Conclusion Happy reading! 🪴 Mastery requires love. And sometimes, that love leads you into debugging at 2 AM because your ficus deserves better uptime. I currently have seven hous…  ( 12 min )

1. The Problem with Creating Threads Per Request Ever implemented a server that creates a new thread for every request and destroys it when done? This approach has some critical issues you might not immediately notice. Performance Issues Resource Exhaustion Thread Pool solves this elegantly. Thread Pool addresses these problems cleanly. The core idea is simple: Pre-create threads and keep them waiting Assign work to idle threads when requests come in Reuse threads instead of destroying them after work completes Benefits Performance Boost: Eliminates thread creation overhead Resource Control: Pool size limits concurrent thread count Stability: Thread count stays bounded even during traffic spikes Think of it like a restaurant: instead of hiring a chef every time a customer orders, you keep N chefs on staff and distribute orders among them. Architecture A Thread Pool consists of 3 main components: 1. Worker Threads N pre-created threads Stay alive, waiting for work 2. Task Queue Queue where pending tasks wait Must be thread-safe (multiple threads access it) 3. Work Distribution Logic Idle threads fetch tasks from the queue After completing work, they loop back to check the queue Using a Thread Pool // Create Thread Pool size_t num_threads = std::thread::hardware_concurrency(); // CPU core count ThreadPool pool(num_threads); // Insert tasks into queue for (int i = 0; i void enqueue(F&& f); private: std::vector workers; // Worker threads std::queue> tasks; // Task queue std::mutex queue_mutex; // Protects queue std::condition_variable condition; // Wait/notify threads bool stop; };  ( 7 min )

In cloud computing, a virtual machine (VM) is a digital representation of a real computer operating in a virtualized environment. It runs on shared physical hardware under the control of a cloud provider, but it has its own operating system, storage, and apps. The first step in any project work is to create a resource group Below are the steps to create a resource group Step 1 Microsoft Azure portal Search Bar, type Resource Group and hit enter, and the resource group with an icon will gray out Step 2 Resource Group and in the resource group environment, select + Create Steps on how to create a virtual machine Step 1 Microsoft Azure portal, locate the Search Bar, and type Virtual Machines and hit enter Step 2 Step 3 Resource Group area, and if you have created the resource group earlier, click the drop-down and select and if not, click create new Step 4 virtual machine name, give it a name, for Region, click the drop-down arrow and select while for the availability option, click the drop-down arrow and choose Step 5 security type from the drop-down arrow and select image from the drop-down arrow Step 6 administrator account, for the username section, type in a name, give it a password, and confirm the password, ensure the passwords are the same Step 7 select inbounds ports, click the drop-down arrow select and tick the I confirm section Step 8 Monitoring Tab and disable Diagnostics Step 9 Tags Tab Type in the Name section, type in the bar below and do same for value and click Review + Create Step 10 create Step 11 Go to Resource For the virtual machine not to have disruptive network issue, Step 1 primary NIC public ID and click the link Step 2 idle time out Steps on how to connect the virtual machine Step 1 overview, click Connect and click the drop-down arrow on the Connect tab and choose Connect Step 2 Connect Access **and download the **RDP File Step 3 Connect Step 4 window security environment, enter your password and click ok I hope this article was educational.  ( 7 min )

As a best-selling author, I invite you to explore my books on Amazon. Don't forget to follow me on Medium and show your support. Thank you! Your support means the world! When I first started working with web applications, I noticed that some tasks felt sluggish, especially when dealing with heavy computations or complex graphics. Over time, I discovered WebAssembly, a technology that changed how we build fast web apps. It allows code written in languages like C, C++, or Rust to run in browsers at speeds close to native performance. This isn't about replacing JavaScript but enhancing it where needed. In this article, I'll share seven practical ways to integrate WebAssembly into your projects, making them faster and more efficient. I'll include code examples and personal insights to help yo…  ( 11 min )

Our Story & Why We are a small team of Internet enthusiasts who have witnessed tons of websites we loved shutting down over the years. So we've been seeking a way to support them with income and exposure. copus.network You can share (curate) any URI (URL) through the copus.network website or the browser extension. Websites you collect will be automatically shared on Copus' homepage where others can visit and collect. It's basically social bookmarking, like a Pinterest for websites. You can set a USDC price for visiting a link you shared (pay-to-unlock). The payment is powered by the x402 protocol. Half of the USDC income will go to the author of the original content, claimable after they opt their site into x402 or register a Copus account. Your collections (bookmarks) are automati…  ( 7 min )

In this tutorial, we'll walk through how to create your first agent using Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK). We'll explore two primary methods: using the intuitive Visual Builder and a straightforward, no-code YAML configuration. Before we build, let's break down the core components of a Google ADK agent: Name: A unique identifier for your agent. Model: The engine powering your agent. This can be a first-party Google model (like Gemini) or any third-party/open-source model via the LightLLM integration. Instructions: This is where you define the agent's persona, its core logic, and the desired output schema. Think of it as a detailed, structured prompt. Description: A concise summary of the agent's purpose. This is crucial in multi-agent systems, where agents interact based on ea…  ( 8 min )

I’m working on a personal project recently, and out of nowhere I stumbled into an idea that honestly feels… strange? Not “AI takes over the world” strange — more like “why did nobody try this?” strange. Basically: knows every available backend endpoint auto-generates request functions becomes type-consistent with backend changes stays updated without manually modifying anything No OpenAPI, no Swagger, no codegen, no manual typing. It’s like the backend and frontend finally speak the same language. And the weirdest part? What I built is stupidly simple, almost embarrassingly minimal… but it works shockingly well. It feels like a tiny “API pipeline” that no one thought of. Before I go deeper or package it, I’m just curious: 👉 Has anyone ever seen this exact concept? I genuinely feel like I might’ve discovered a small niche idea that somehow slipped through the cracks. Would love to hear if anyone has tried this, seen it, or if I’m just reinventing something in a weird way. Not ready to reveal the full thing yet — still stabilizing the thought — but I just need some outside perspective before I go too deep.  ( 6 min )

AI Can Now Outline Objects in Videos Without Any Extra Training Ever wondered how a computer could instantly “draw” around a moving cat in a video? Scientists have discovered a clever trick called Decomposed Attention Fusion that lets powerful language‑vision AIs highlight objects on the fly, without the need for costly retraining. It’s a game‑changing step toward making video AI as easy to use as a smartphone filter, opening doors for creators everywhere. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Decomposed Attention Fusion in MLLMs for Training-Free Video ReasoningSegmentation 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 28 min )

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Salary Guide 2025 provides valuable insights into the evolving compensation landscape for professionals in speech and language therapy. As demand for SLPs continues to rise across schools, hospitals, and private practices, salaries have shown steady growth driven by expanding awareness of communication disorders and early intervention programmes. In 2025, the average salary for Speech Language Pathologists in the U.S. ranges between $72,000 and $110,000 annually, depending on education, experience, and location. Entry-level SLPs may start around $65,000, while those with advanced certifications or working in specialised healthcare settings can earn well above $100,000. Urban areas and states like California, New York, and Massachusetts tend to offer the highest pay due to demand and cost of living. Read More Beyond base pay, many SLPs enjoy benefits such as health insurance, continuing education reimbursement, flexible schedules, and opportunities for advancement into supervisory or clinical director roles. The rise of teletherapy has also opened doors for remote and contract-based work, giving professionals more flexibility and competitive hourly rates. With the growing need for speech language and communication specialists, 2025 is a promising year for SLPs looking to build a rewarding and well-compensated career.  ( 6 min )

When it comes to firearms, performance and reliability often come down to one critical factor—the quality of your parts. Whether you’re a competitive shooter, a hunter, a law enforcement professional, or a firearm enthusiast, having the best firearm parts ensures safety, accuracy, and long-term durability. But with so many options available on the market, how do you know which parts are worth investing in? Why Choosing the Best Firearm Parts Matters Upgrading or replacing firearm parts is not just about customization—it’s about performance and peace of mind. Using low-quality components can lead to: Reduced accuracy and control Faster wear and tear on your firearm Risk of malfunction in critical situations Compromised safety for the user and others On the other hand, investing in high-qual…  ( 8 min )

Introduction It should be noted that carpets are not just things that give warmth and beauty; they are also comforters to take home or office space. The colors of carpets make the whole interior lively, refreshing, and inviting. However, it takes little time for them to fade from sunlight, dust, and harsh cleaning chemicals. The benefits of Carpet Cleaning Hornchurch services protecting carpets from color fading are enormous and indispensable. Such professional cleaners brim full with advanced techniques and gentle solutions that keep your carpets bright and fresh while cleaning them. Cause of Color Fading Generally, color fading in carpets occurs because of both reasons. Direct sunlight is one of them, as UV rays break down dyes from fabric. Also, strong detergents or harsh cleaning agent…  ( 8 min )

Originally published at allenarch.dev A proof‑of‑concept published this week shows how a malicious Model Context Protocol (MCP) server can inject JavaScript into the built‑in browser of an AI IDE (e.g., Cursor/Windsurf/VsCode/ClaudeCode) and then leverage the editor's privileges for system actions. This post avoids rehash and focuses on what practitioners need: a clear threat model, a safe lab plan to reproduce (without destructive payloads), generic detections you can wire into your telemetry today, and a security baseline for MCP deployments. Key context: PoC impact (news + demo): Rogue MCP servers can replace login pages inside Cursor's in‑IDE browser and harvest credentials; the same capability can lead to workstation compromise (CSO Online, Nov 13, 2025; Knostic deep‑dive, Nov 5, 2025…  ( 9 min )

In today's quickly growing digital world, design is about experience rather than just look. Whether a digital product is a website, mobile app, or something else entirely, a great design can make all the difference. UX (User Experience) and UI (User Interface) design can assist with that. What Is UI & UX Design? Why Learn UI & UX Design? Potential for working with global brands Freedom to work as a freelancer or full-time designer A creative and rewarding career Increasing career prospects both inside and outside of India Additionally, if you're from Delhi NCR, ZICA Pitampura's UI & UX Course in Pitampura is the best place to start your journey. Why Choose ZICA Pitampura for Your UI & UX Course? Industry-Experienced Trainers Experienced mentors who have worked on real design projects will …  ( 9 min )

In today’s world of automation and web tools, creating a simple take-home pay calculator is a great beginner-to-intermediate JavaScript project. By integrating APIs for tax rates and using modern frameworks like React or Vue, developers can build real-time calculators that help users estimate their post-tax income based on location and salary input. This kind of project not only enhances your coding and data-handling skills but also demonstrates how front-end logic connects with financial computation. You can also explore a ready-made example at take-home-pay-calculator.uk, which shows how calculations and user experience can work together in a web environment.  ( 6 min )

AI Content Marketing: 2025 Strategy Guide AI has moved from experimental novelty to operational necessity in content marketing. According to HubSpot's 2024 State of Marketing report, 64% of marketers already use AI in their work, and that number is climbing fast. But here's the problem: most teams are using AI the same way, creating a sea of similar content that fails to differentiate. The real opportunity isn't in using AI—it's in using it strategically. The gap between companies that treat AI as a content factory and those that deploy it as a strategic intelligence layer is widening every month. This guide breaks down what's actually working in AI-powered content marketing right now, including strategies your competitors probably aren't using yet. Generative AI tools processed over 10 …  ( 13 min )

In the world of connected devices, milliseconds matter. Whether it’s a vehicle transmitting telemetry, a wearable tracking vitals, or a factory sensor reporting anomalies, the value of data depends on how fast — and how reliably — it can reach where it needs to go. This is where edge computing and real-time data pipelines are quietly transforming the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Instead of sending every packet of data back to a centralized cloud, we’re now processing it closer to the source — at the edge — where decisions can be made instantly. Traditional cloud architectures are designed for scale, not for speed. Every hop between the device and the cloud adds latency, and when thousands of devices are streaming continuously, that delay can make real-time insights impossible. Edge …  ( 8 min )

Como experto en PLD, considero que algunos de los desafíos actuales en la prevención de la lavado de dinero se relacionan con la rápida evolución de los activos virtuales, la creciente utilización de la tecnología financiera (fintech) y la aparición de nuevas tipologías de delito. En esta área, hay sujetos obligados que deben cumplir con una obligación especial para detectar operaciones sospechosas, como: instituciones financieras, empresas de servicios financieros, proveedores de servicios de moneda electrónica y otros actores que participan en el sector financiero. Sin embargo, algunas actividades y sectores son particularmente vulnerables a la actividad delictiva, como: la compra y venta de bienes raíces, la transferencia de valores y la utilización de criptomonedas. Esto se debe a la f…  ( 7 min )

Summary Everything Wrong With Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) In 20 Minutes Or Less is Cinemasins’ signature roast of Marvel’s newest team-up flick, tallying every plot hole, nitpick and cringe-worthy moment—while still admitting the movie’s kinda fun. Alongside the sins video, they’re plugging their main site (cinemasins.com), spin-off channels (@TVSins, @CommercialSins, Cinemasins Podcast Network), a sinful poll, Patreon support and community hangouts on Discord and Reddit—plus shoutouts to writers Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel and their Twitter, Instagram and TikTok feeds. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Build a Frontend for your Microsoft Agent Framework Agents with AG-UI Bonnie for CopilotKit ・ Nov 13 #webdev #ai #programming #opensource  ( 5 min )

Every career starts with a spark — and mine began in 2014, right after completing my Bachelor’s degree. During my summer vacation, some of my friends joined a cybersecurity and ethical hacking internship at TechDefence, Ahmedabad. Out of sheer curiosity, I decided to join them too. Within a few days, everything changed. Learning hacking techniques, understanding how systems break, exploring networks — it all felt exciting, powerful, and meaningful. “Yeh toh mast hai! This is what I want to do.” And that was the start of my long journey into cybersecurity… and eventually, DevSecOps. 🎓 The Academic Gap — And a Necessary Detour Back in 2014, cybersecurity courses were rare. No universities around me offered proper programs. But cybersecurity ka junoon kahin gaya nahi. 🧭 The Lucideus Chapter…  ( 8 min )

Reformas a la Ley Federal de Prevención e Identificación de Operaciones con Recursos de Procedencia Ilícita-LFPIORPI en 2025 En 2025, se han llevado a cabo reformas significativas a la Ley Federal de Prevención e Identificación de Operaciones con Recursos de Procedencia Ilícita-LFPIORPI (LFPIORPI), enfocadas en fortalecer la prevención y lucha contra el blanqueo de capitales y otras operaciones con recursos de procedencia ilícita. Entre las novedades más relevantes se encuentran modificaciones relacionadas con los sujetos obligados y actividades vulnerables. Sujetos obligados La Reforma define de manera más clara y detallada a los sujetos obligados, incluyendo: Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) Autoridades monetarias Bancos y organizaciones financieras de desarrollo internacional Entid…  ( 7 min )

🧠 Day 63 of My #RamyaAnalyticsJourney — Exception Handling in Python Hello everyone! 👋 Day 63 of my Data Analytics learning journey. Exception Handling — which helps make our programs more reliable and user-friendly. In Python, Exception Handling is a way to manage errors that occur during program execution. catch and handle those errors gracefully. An exception is an event that disrupts the normal flow of a program. ✅ Prevents program crashes try: # Code that might cause an error x = 10 / 0 except ZeroDivisionError: # Code that runs if an error occurs print("Error: You can’t divide by zero!") else: # Code that runs if no error occurs print("Division successful!") finally: # Code that always runs print("Execution completed.") Error: You can’t divide by zero! Execution completed. We can also raise our own exceptions using the raise keyword. age = int(input("Enter your age: ")) if age < 18: raise ValueError("You must be at least 18 years old.") else: print("You are eligible!") If the user enters a number less than 18, Python will raise a custom error message. Keyword Description try Block where you place the code that may throw an exception except Handles the exception if it occurs else Executes if no exception occurs finally Executes whether an exception occurs or not raise Used to throw an exception manually Understanding Exception Handling is crucial for writing clean, safe, and professional Python code — especially in data analytics projects where errors can appear from data input, file reading, or API requests. Every small concept learned builds confidence towards becoming a Data Analyst 💪 Python #DataAnalytics #Coding #ExceptionHandling #RamyaAnalyticsJourney #LearnToCode  ( 7 min )

Bias Mitigation through Data Augmentation As machine learning practitioners, we often focus on the intricacies of modeling and optimization. However, one crucial aspect that can be neglected is data augmentation – a technique that can inadvertently introduce biases into our models. Here's a practical tip for ML practitioners to mitigate bias through data augmentation: When using data augmentation techniques like rotation, flipping, or color jittering, ensure that these operations are applied randomly to both the original and augmented data. This approach helps to minimize the potential for biased augmentations that might skew the model's performance. For instance, if you're training a model to recognize pedestrians, you might rotate the images to simulate different angles. However, if the rotations are always in the same direction (e.g., clockwise), the model might become biased towards recognizing pedestrians from that specific angle. By applying random rotations to both the original and augmented data, you can create a more balanced and fair dataset. Example code (Python) for a simple random rotation augmentation: import torchvision.transforms as transforms # Create a transformation that applies random rotations transformation = transforms.Compose([ transforms.RandomRotation(30), # Random rotation between -30 and 30 degrees transforms.ToTensor() ]) # Apply the transformation to both the original and augmented data original_data = ... # Load your original data augmented_data = ... # Load your augmented data original_data_transformed = transformation(original_data) augmented_data_transformed = transformation(augmented_data) By incorporating this best practice into your data augmentation pipeline, you can help mitigate bias and develop more reliable and fair machine learning models. Remember to always verify the fairness and robustness of your models against diverse datasets and edge cases. Publicado automáticamente con IA/ML.  ( 6 min )

Variable and Objects What is Variable in Java In Java Variable is a name given to a memory location that stores data. It acts as Contains to hold Values that Canused and changed during program execution Variable make it store,retrieve and manipulate information while running program, Each Variable has data type that defined what kind Value it Can store Such as int,float, String. Variables are containers for storing data values. It acts like a name given to a value stored in memory. This can be classified into two types : local and global variable. Ex: int age = 21; Here int - data type Local variable: Created when a block is entered into the storage, and then it calls and destroys the block just after exiting from the function (TBH) A local variable is declared inside a function or block …  ( 8 min )

AI in Content Marketing: The 2025 Strategy Guide That Actually Works AI has moved from experimental toy to mission-critical infrastructure in content marketing. In 2024, 73% of marketers reported using AI tools regularly, according to HubSpot's State of Marketing report. But here's what most won't tell you: the majority are using it wrong. The gap between early adopters and everyone else is widening fast. Companies that treat AI as a content factory are seeing diminishing returns, while those building AI-augmented systems are achieving 3-4x productivity gains without sacrificing quality. The difference isn't the tools—it's the framework. This guide breaks down what's actually working in 2025, including strategies you won't find in the standard playbooks. No theoretical fluff. Just tested…  ( 13 min )

You can’t improve what you don’t measure — and that’s as true for money as it is for performance analytics. Yet most digital professionals meticulously track campaign ROI, conversion rates, or code efficiency while ignoring their own financial KPIs. Your income might come from projects, clients, or multiple platforms — but if you’re not monitoring the right metrics, your financial growth becomes guesswork. Here are five money metrics that every modern professional — freelancer, creator, or remote worker — should track to measure real financial performance. 1. Net Income Stability It’s not how much you earn — it’s how consistently you earn it. Track your average monthly income versus your income variance. If your earnings fluctuate wildly, you’re not financially stable — you’re financiall…  ( 7 min )

When developing Android or Ionic apps inside WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), you might hit this frustrating error: [ERROR] Error while getting native targets for android: No valid Android SDK root found. This usually happens when running: npm run dev:android ionic cap run android ionic cordova run android Don’t worry — it’s a common issue when working across Windows and WSL. There are two main culprits behind this error: Your Android SDK is installed on Windows, not inside WSL. C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk In WSL, that same folder appears under: /mnt/c/Users//AppData/Local/Android/Sdk However, if your Windows username contains a space (like FIRST NAME), Linux treats it as two separate paths unless you quote it properly. Even if the SDK path is c…  ( 8 min )

AI Content Marketing: 2025 Strategies That Actually Work You've heard the hype about AI in content marketing. ChatGPT this, automation that, efficiency everywhere. But here's what most articles won't tell you: 87% of marketers using AI tools report they're still struggling to see meaningful ROI, according to a 2024 HubSpot survey. The problem isn't AI itself. It's how you're using it. While your competitors are churning out generic AI-written blog posts that rank nowhere and convert nobody, a small group of marketers has figured out something different. They're using AI not to replace human creativity, but to amplify it in ways that create genuine competitive advantages. This article breaks down exactly what they're doing—and what you should start doing today. Google's March 2024 core up…  ( 13 min )

Angular has an experimental Model Context Protocol (MCP) server! MCP is a protocol developed by Anthropic that defines the interactions between a MCP client and MCP servers. Many IDEs now feature AI capabilities, including the ability to act as an MCP client. MCP clients utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) to process natural language conversations and then connect to various MCP servers to execute commands. Let's use AI and Angular's MCP server to create a Todo app without writing any code and see how this experiment progresses. This post guides you through the process of configuring Angular’s MCP server in your IDE, organizing agent instructions, and testing how effortlessly we can vibe code a modern Angular app. Pre-requisities You'll need an IDE with access to AI capabilities. I'm usi…  ( 17 min )

Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing what developers build — it’s changing how they learn. Every time you debug with ChatGPT, refactor code using Copilot, or explore documentation through AI search, you’re interacting with a system built on learning science. Understanding that science — how machines process information and how humans absorb it — is becoming a crucial edge for developers. It’s the bridge between technical skill and adaptive intelligence, and it’s redefining developer education for the AI era. The Hidden Learning System Behind Every AI Model Every AI tool — from LLMs to adaptive coding assistants — is, at its core, a learning system. It learns through exposure, error correction, and pattern recognition — the same principles that govern human learning. The difference…  ( 7 min )

We're excited to partner with and share AWS Builder Center with the community: AWS Builder Center is a place to connect with builders who understand your journey. You can share solutions, influence AWS product development, and access useful content that accelerates your growth. Join the Community AWS Builder Center integrates the previous AWS Developer Center and community.aws for a cohesive experience to connect, learn, and influence the platform you build on. Access hands-on tutorials, workshops, and interactive resources tailored to every skill level. Explore AI playgrounds, discover new tools in the Toolbox, and experiment with AWS services through the Free Tier—all organized to support your actual building journey. Find AWS Heroes, Community Builders, User Groups, and Cloud Clubs a…  ( 7 min )

The age of the lone coder is ending. Developers are no longer just writing lines of code — they’re designing the systems through which knowledge itself is built, shared, and evolved. As AI becomes an active collaborator in creation, the new frontier of developer growth lies in knowledge design — learning how to structure intelligence, not just software. The best developers of tomorrow will be knowledge architects, shaping how machines and humans learn together. When AI Becomes Your Coding Partner Developers no longer tell the computer what to do; they teach it how to think. AI collaboration becomes more than productivity — it becomes pedagogy. Developers are learning to express reasoning, not just syntax. They’re designing architectures of understanding that machines can interpret, replica…  ( 7 min )

For years, most of my Perl web apps lived happily enough on a VPS. I had full control of the box, I could install whatever I liked, and I knew where everything lived. In fact, over the last eighteen months or so, I wrote a series of blog posts explaining how I developed a system for deploying Dancer2 apps and, eventually, controlling them using systemd. I’m slightly embarrassed by those posts now. Because the control that my VPS gave me also came with a price: I also had to worry about OS upgrades, SSL renewals, kernel updates, and the occasional morning waking up to automatic notifications that one of my apps had been offline since midnight. Back in 2019, I started writing a series of blog posts called Into the Cloud that would follow my progress as I moved all my apps into Docker contain…  ( 12 min )

Today we are discuss about the above topic. When the user give the input and showing the button to click, and initially when the user not given output the button has disabled. First we are creating the h1 element for just storing the title(display button after click),and we use the input to get the input from the user and finally we use the button tag and it is used to clickable action. program: Document display button after click show function click1() { const input = document.getElementById("input") const display = document.getElementById("btn") if (input.value.length > 0) { display.disabled = false } else { display.disabled = true } }  ( 6 min )

Day 27 – Encapsulation & Property Project: Build a “Bank Account System” that demonstrates encapsulation, private attributes, and the use of Python’s @property decorator. 01. Learning Goal By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Understand encapsulation and why it matters in OOP Use private attributes (_ and __) to hide internal data Access private variables through getter/setter methods Simplify code with the @property decorator Create read-only properties for secure, immutable data 02. Problem Scenario You are building a bank account system where each user’s balance must be private and protected. Users should not modify balances directly — only through controlled methods that validate input. Encapsulation ensures that sensitive data remains safe from mi…  ( 9 min )

🤔 The issue The out-of-the-box Excel integration in Model Driven apps is a powerful, but very dangerous, feature. Import from Excel, especially, can be very harmful because an user could leverage it to bypass any client side logic put on forms, generating inconsistent data within the system. Moreover, it cannot be customized: you cannot say "you can import opportunities records, but you cannot import accounts", neither you could say "import works only on columns A, B, C". That's the reason why, in most of the CRM (and MDAs) implementations I've seen so far, the Import from Excel button is disabled for standard users, and replaced with custom data-import capabilities. Disabling the Import from Excel button is quite easy, It just requires from you to remove the Data Import and Data Map pr…  ( 8 min )

4 ChatGPT Hacks That Halved My Workload Forget hours of prompt tweaking—this video breaks down four killer techniques to speed up your AI game. You’ll master the Prompt Reversal method to reverse-engineer your best prompts, the 5-Minute Amplifier to turn one piece of content into blogs, tweets and more, the “Red Team” trick for AI self-critique, and Blueprint Scaffolding that forces ChatGPT to outline its reasoning before it dives in. These simple but powerful hacks work across any industry and come with real examples you can plug in today to cut your AI workflow time in half. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introdução Acredito que todos que trabalham diariamente com TypeScript já perceberam o quão poderoso é o sistema de tipagem fornecido pela linguagem. Ele funciona não apenas como uma camada de segurança em tempo de compilação e desenvolvimento, mas também como uma verdadeira meta-linguagem Turing-completa, capaz de expressar lógica, transformar valores e até executar cálculos complexos, tudo antes mesmo do código rodar. Neste artigo, iremos explorar esse poder na prática, construindo um encoder de string para Base64 utilizando somente o sistema de tipos do TypeScript. Usaremos ferramentas como template literal types, conditional types e tipos recursivos, mostrando como o compilador pode ser usado como um pequeno motor de execução funcional. Mais do que uma simples curiosidade, este exerc…  ( 10 min )

The developer of the future won’t just write code — they’ll teach intelligence. As automation accelerates and AI tools become co-authors of software, technical expertise alone won’t define excellence anymore. What will matter most is how developers communicate logic, structure learning, and transfer knowledge — both to machines and to each other. That’s why Coursiv believes the next era of developer education will belong to those who see coding not as command, but as conversation. From Coders to Cognitive Designers The rise of generative AI has transformed how developers think about their work. Writing code is no longer just syntax — it’s semantics, storytelling, and teaching. Every prompt, model fine-tune, or line of pseudocode is a form of instruction: you’re teaching the system how to…  ( 7 min )

The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 5 – Lady Bird Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins round out their top-25 list by slotting Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird at No. 5. They dive into why it’s the ultimate millennial coming-of-age film, thanks to its raw, messy-but-tender mother-daughter dynamic. Along the way, they explain why Lady Bird beats out other Gerwig favorites like Little Women and Frances Ha, nailing that sweet spot of nostalgia, humor and emotional truth. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Jurassic World Rebirth In 17 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins just dropped a new “Everything Wrong With Jurassic World Rebirth” video where they gleefully tear apart every dinosaur sequel misstep in under 17 minutes—because apparently we can’t get enough dino drama. They tease that the T. rex keeps coming back to life, fans keep tuning in, and CinemaSins keeps racking up the “sins.” Beyond the carnage, the video description is a promo buffet: links to their main site, YouTube channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), a Linktree for updates, a sinful poll, and a Patreon pitch. They even list all the writers and their social handles, plus connections to Discord, Reddit, Jeremy’s book, Instagram, and TikTok. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Inspired by BulletProof React, I applied the codebase architecture concepts to the Umami codebase.  Project standards in Umami codebase — Part 1.0  In this part 1.1, we review the following project standards in Umami codebase: ESLint configuration. Prettier configuration. Stylelint configuration. ESLint configuration. ESLint statically analyzes your code to quickly find problems. It is built into most text editors and you can run ESLint as part of your continuous integration pipeline. You will find the following code in umami/.eslintrc.json { "env": { "browser": true, "es2020": true, "node": true, "jquery": true, "jest": true }, "parser": "@typescript-eslint/parser", "parserOptions": { "ecmaFeatures": { "jsx": true }, "ecmaVer…  ( 8 min )

Mobile professionals face a persistent challenge: accessing powerful AI assistance requires switching between applications, disrupting workflows, and reducing productivity. AI-powered Android browsers with native ChatGPT integration address this inefficiency by embedding conversational AI directly into the browsing environment, enabling seamless transitions between information discovery, content creation, and task execution. Implementation data from a 2023 Harvard Business School and Boston Consulting Group study found that professionals using generative AI completed tasks 25.1% more quickly and produced 40% higher quality results than those without (Dell’Acqua et al., 2023, "Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier: Field Experimental Evidence of the Effects of AI on Knowledge Worker …  ( 11 min )

When building AI agents or LLM-powered systems, one of the biggest performance challenges is managing expensive computations, model loading, embeddings, and repeated API calls. Each time your agent recomputes something it could’ve cached, you lose both time and tokens. That’s why I built cache_utiles, a lightweight Python toolkit that brings LRU caching, memory control, and result persistence to AI workflows. This module includes three key utilities that make AI pipelines faster and more efficient: Class Description MemoryCache Generic LRU cache with memory limit (in MB). Ideal for large LLM responses or embeddings. ModelLRUStore Keeps a limited number of loaded model instances in memory, avoiding repeated reloading. ResultCache Caches computed results with TTL and LRU eviction. Perfect for embeddings, API responses, etc. MemoryCache, Control Memory Like a Pro A flexible, thread-safe cache that automatically removes the least recently used items once the memory cap is reached. from cache_utils import MemoryCache # Create a cache with a 100MB limit cache = MemoryCache(max_size_mb=100) # Store responses cache.set("response:123", {"text": "Hello, world!"}) # Retrieve them later print(cache.get("response:123")) # {'text': 'Hello, world!'} # View cache stats print(cache.stats()) # {'entries': 1, 'used_MB': 0.01, 'max_MB': 100.0} ` Perfect for LLM results, embeddings, or any intermediate computation your agents reuse often. These caching layers make a real difference in AI and LLM systems: Reduce API & compute costs Speed up inference and responses Prevent memory leaks Thread-safe for concurrent agents Easy to integrate with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or any custom framework Pure Python, no heavy dependencies Optional: pympler for advanced memory tracking LRU + TTL eviction strategies MIT licensed and open source 👉 Full project: CodingStation/cache_utiles pip install pympler # Optional dependency Start caching smarter today!  ( 6 min )

Spring ShedLock – A Quick‑Start & Deep‑Dive Guide ShedLock is a tiny library that makes sure a scheduled job (or any piece of code) runs only once in a cluster of Spring Boot applications. It does this by acquiring a distributed lock in a shared storage (DB, Redis, Mongo, …) before the job body is executed. Below is a complete, production‑ready cheat‑sheet you can copy‑paste into a new Spring Boot project, plus the “why‑and‑how” you need to understand before you ship it. Problem What you see today What ShedLock does Multiple instances of a Spring Boot app running the same @Scheduled method The method fires N times (once per instance) → duplicate email, double payment, race conditions Acquires a global lock → only the instance that wins the lock executes Cron jobs need a guara…  ( 11 min )

Unstitched fabric online shopping has become a popular choice for people who love to design their own clothes. It allows you to choose fabrics, colors, and designs that perfectly match your taste and personality. From soft lawn for summer to cozy khaddar for winter, online stores now offer a huge collection of unstitched fabrics suitable for every season and occasion. Unstitched fabric refers to fabric pieces that haven’t been sewn into ready-made clothes. These pieces usually include separate materials for shirts, trousers, and dupattas. The main advantage is flexibility — you can get them stitched according to your size, preferred design, and style. Shopping for unstitched fabric online gives you convenience, variety, and control over your fashion choices. You can browse multiple collect…  ( 7 min )

*The Code Vault Once upon a time, there was a golden age of programmers — artisans of the unseen, sculptors of pure logic. Companies, mesmerized by this new glow of autonomy, quietly flipped the game. Thus began the new deadly game of the digital age. The modern programmer must face a truth few dare to confront: Master your tools — don’t surrender them. And let this manifesto echo in every line of code: “Don’t be a piece on the board. Be the player. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/leandro-rodriguez-lopez-47005a2a_httpslnkdind5zxrb6j-o-cofre-dos-c%C3%B3digos-share-7394763458128281600-j564?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAYO-xQB4IrdpBbx894ExDsyRFG0ydWDhBQ  ( 6 min )

🧠 Introduction In modern software development, high availability and continuous delivery are key goals. Users expect applications to be online 24/7 — and even a few seconds of downtime can affect user experience and trust. That’s where Blue/Green Deployment comes in. It’s a DevOps strategy that helps teams deploy new versions of applications safely, test in production-like environments, and roll back instantly if needed. 🎯 What Is Blue/Green Deployment? Blue/Green Deployment is a release strategy that uses two identical environments: Blue Environment → The current live (production) version. Green Environment → The new version (ready to replace Blue). Instead of updating the running application directly, you deploy the new version to Green, test it, and then switch the traffic from Blue t…  ( 7 min )

Modern projects need consistent, repeatable environments across developer machines, CI, and production. Discrepancies between development, testing, and production environments can lead to countless hours of debugging, configuration drift, and frustrating deployment failures. The core challenge is ensuring that every developer, and every server, is working with the exact same set of tools, libraries, and dependencies. This post explains the ideas behind Nix and Flakes first, then shows how Devbox lets you use those ideas day to day, without writing Nix expressions, and how direnv turns it into a seamless, per‑directory experience. Nix represents a paradigm shift in package management by utilizing the principles of functional programming to achieve deterministic, reproducible software enviro…  ( 12 min )

When troubleshooting NAT traffic, many administrators face a confusing scenario — tcpdump doesn’t capture outgoing SNAT (POSTROUTING) packets. why that happens, visualizes the packet flow, and shows how to capture post-SNAT packets correctly. tcpdump captures packets before NAT (SNAT) occurs. before the POSTROUTING chain. In other words, tcpdump uses packet capture hooks from the kernel’s AF_PACKET socket layer. as they enter or leave a network interface, but not after all iptables nat table processing — especially not after SNAT. Simplified Packet Flow: Incoming packets ↓ [PREROUTING] (DNAT) ← tcpdump sees here ↓ Routing / local process ↓ [POSTROUTING] (SNAT) ← tcpdump does NOT see here ↓ Network device SNAT takes place in the POSTROUTING chain, which modifies pac…  ( 8 min )

When it comes to ForgeRock IDM, a well-optimized MySQL repository is crucial for seamless authentication and authorization. However, without proper configuration, your system may experience slow query performance, increased storage usage, and even crashes. To avoid these issues, it's essential to implement the right performance tuning and configuration strategies. At IAMDevBox.com, we've put together a comprehensive guide to help you optimize your ForgeRock IDM MySQL repository. In this article, we'll cover the top best practices for query optimization, storage management, and more. Read more: Optimize Your ForgeRock IDM MySQL Repository with these Performance Tuning Best Practices  ( 6 min )

The Production GenAI Platform: An AWS-Native Deep Dive (And Why Governance Must Be Codified, Not Documented) Most teams building with LLMs are discovering the same painful truth: GenAI doesn’t fail because of the model. Prompt engineering, agents, and embeddings get the attention — but the hard problems live deeper: 🌐 Networking 🔁 Data lineage 🧩 Vector integrity 🔍 Retrieval correctness 💸 Cost blowouts 🔄 Model drift 📡 Observability gaps 🛢️ Governance that exists in Confluence instead of code This post is a practical, end-to-end walkthrough of what a production-grade, AWS-native GenAI platform really looks like in 2025. Not the slide-deck version. The version that survives: 🧾 Real compliance 🔐 Real security threats 📈 Real scaling 💵 Real budgets 🕵️ Real audits And most importantl…  ( 9 min )

Introduction Apache Kafka is a distributed streaming platform widely used for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Kafka's ability to handle high-throughput, low-latency data streams makes it a critical component in modern data architectures. However, one common challenge encountered by Kafka users is Kafka lag, which refers to the delay between when messages are produced and when they are consumed. This article explores the reasons behind Kafka lag, its impact on system performance, and practical methods to reduce or eliminate it. Technical explanations are supported by code examples and configuration snippets to provide a comprehensive understanding. Kafka lag is the difference between the latest offset available in a Kafka partition (the producer's position) a…  ( 9 min )

Everything you know about SWOT analysis is wrong. That five-minute box-checking exercise you do quarterly? It's not strategic planning—it's organizational busywork that lulls executives into false confidence while competitors zoom past. The truth? Most SWOT analyses read like corporate Mad Libs. Same generic points, same obvious insights, same zero-impact recommendations. They're strategic placeholder content, not real business intelligence. After watching companies collectively waste millions on useless strategic documents, I approached SWOT like an engineering problem. Instead of another template that generates more blah content, I built an AI prompt that forces genuine strategic thinking. The data on SWOT effectiveness is actually terrifying when you dig into it: 68% of strategic plans …  ( 12 min )

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the tech landscape lately, you’ve probably heard whispers about GPT-5.1 and its promise to be smarter and more conversational than its predecessors. I mean, who wouldn't want a virtual assistant that feels like chatting with a friend? I’ve been exploring this new iteration, and let me tell you, the experience is like watching a toddler suddenly grasp the concept of language — enlightening and a bit surreal. Ever wondered why some chatbots feel like they’re reciting lines from a script? I’ve certainly had my fair share of cringeworthy interactions, where I’d type a question and receive a stilted response that made me want to pull my hair out. When GPT-3 launched, it was a game-changer, but let’s be real: there were still moments where the AI sounded more lik…  ( 9 min )

For developers and fintech teams, integrating crypto rarely means a simple process. Each asset - from Bitcoin to USDT - operates on different blockchains, with its own APIs, fee models, and compliance logic. Supporting dozens of networks quickly turns into an infrastructure challenge rather than a feature update. Building a wallet system in-house demands node maintenance, private key management, and continuous updates - all under strict AML/KYC requirements. Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) changes that model. It abstracts the technical foundation of crypto wallets into a secure, scalable API layer. Key functions such as transaction validation, blockchain synchronization, address generation, and risk monitoring are managed by the provider. For developers, this means: WaaS allows teams to focus on user experience, analytics, and product differentiation, rather than rebuilding blockchain infrastructure. As competition among fintechs accelerates, speed and reliability become strategic priorities - and delegating infrastructure to specialized providers becomes a logical step. A deeper look at this transformation is available in the full CoinMarketCap article.  ( 6 min )

Running a small business in today’s digital world means relying on technology—whether it’s a custom website, mobile app, or business management software. But when it comes to development, many business owners feel lost in the technical jargon. That’s where understanding the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) makes all the difference. Planning: Define goals, target users, and problems your software will solve. Design: Developers create the blueprint—interface design, structure, and features. Development: The actual coding phase where your vision becomes real. Testing: Identifies bugs and ensures everything works smoothly. Deployment: Your software goes live and becomes available for users. Maintenance: Regular updates keep it secure and running perfectly. Evaluation: Reviewing results to measure success and plan improvements. Choosing the Right Approach For most small businesses, Agile is the best development model. It allows flexibility, frequent updates, and quick adjustments—perfect for startups or growing companies with changing needs. Common Mistakes to Avoid • Skipping proper planning. • Choosing the wrong development partner. • Ignoring maintenance. • Adding unnecessary features that don’t serve your goals. Final Thoughts At Debtech LLC, we help small businesses navigate every stage of development—from idea to launch and beyond. Whether you need a custom app, modern website, or complete software solution, our team ensures your project is built to perform and grow with your business. Ready to start your project? Contact Debtech LLC today to transform your idea into a digital success story.  ( 7 min )

OWASP Cornucopia 3.0 - A call for card game designers! Johan Sydseter for OWASP® Foundation ・ Nov 13 #gamedev #security #design #webdev  ( 6 min )

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Hey there, fellow coders and productivity hackers! In this article, I’m pulling back the curtain on Personal Library Manager, a clean, practical command-line tool I built in pure Python to keep track of every book I’ve read or want to read, no bloated apps, no spreadsheets, just a lightweight CLI that actually gets used daily. This project is ideal for intermediate Pythonistas who want to master modular design, JSON persistence, input validation, and polished terminal UX, all without a single external dependency. I’ll walk you through my full journey: from the initial idea, through clean architecture, real-world debugging, and those “aha!” moments that turned a weekend script into a tool I open every single day. My goal? To show you how to build real, useful software, not just another …  ( 23 min )

Authentication is essential for most applications, but implementing it securely requires careful attention to session management, password hashing, and security best practices. BetterAuth is a modern, open-source TypeScript authentication framework that handles these complexities while remaining lightweight and flexible. In this tutorial, we'll build a complete authentication backend using BetterAuth and Encore.ts. You'll learn how to set up user registration, login, session management, and protected API endpoints with full type safety from backend to frontend, while Encore handles infrastructure provisioning and provides built-in observability. BetterAuth is a comprehensive TypeScript authentication framework designed for modern web applications. It provides: Email & Password Authenticati…  ( 17 min )

Ștefan Donosă | 2025 In my previous article, I detailed the detective work required to reverse-engineer the M1C1 rotational LiDAR. We cracked the protocol, identified the "Ghost packets" that were breaking our navigation stack, and learned how to parse the raw hex data. But a stream of numbers in a terminal isn't enough for a robot—or a human—to navigate. We need a map. In this article, I will walk you through the exact Python implementation used to transform those raw bytes into: A high-precision 2D grid map for obstacle avoidance. A cinematic 3D visualization (5K resolution) that mimics a SLAM point cloud. Before writing code, we need to handle the geometry. The LiDAR doesn't give us X and Y coordinates; it gives us polar coordinates. The sensor reports: Angle (theta): The direction th…  ( 11 min )

Ștefan Donosă | 2025 In the world of robotics, sensors are the eyes of the machine. For the development of a custom autonomous navigation algorithm, I selected the M1C1 Rotational LiDAR. It is a cost-effective sensor ideal for mass production, but it came with a significant caveat common to low-cost hardware: a near-total absence of technical documentation. The lack of a datasheet or integration guide became a major roadmap blocker. Without knowing how to interpret the stream of bytes flowing from the serial port, the sensor was useless. Rather than switching to a more expensive, well-documented alternative, I decided to reverse engineer the communication protocol to integrate it into our navigation stack. Before I could write a single line of code, I had to establish a physical connection…  ( 13 min )

Most developers today want one thing: But freelancing is exhausting. Managing clients is a job by itself. And taking on an actual second job? That’s usually impossible unless you want to give up sleep. But what if you could earn thousands of dollars in extra income every month — without having to spend nights and weekends coding? Yes, that’s exactly what we built. 🧩 The Problem With Earning “Extra Money” as a Developer If you’ve tried freelancing or side gigs, you already know the pain: Endless proposals Unreliable clients Constant context-switching Meetings, deadlines, scope changes Chasing payments No guarantee of stable income You end up spending more time managing the job than actually doing the work. Most developers want extra money — they just don’t want all of that. 💡 A Different …  ( 7 min )

As developers, we're obsessed with optimization. We refactor code, hunt down memory leaks, and tune database queries to shave off milliseconds. But what if the biggest performance bottleneck in your company isn't in the codebase, but in your sales funnel? A leaky B2B sales funnel is like an application with a critical bug that silently drops user data. It wastes resources (marketing spend, engineering time on features no one sees) and kills growth. The good news? You can apply the same systematic, analytical mindset you use for debugging code to patch the leaks. Let's stop treating sales as a mysterious art and start treating it like the system it is. Here are five actionable strategies to debug and optimize your B2B sales funnel. You wouldn't ship an application without logging and monito…  ( 10 min )

Tired of endless prompt tweaking? In this video, you’ll learn four killer ChatGPT hacks that halved my AI workflow time: the Prompt Reversal Technique (feed the bot the perfect answer so it reverse-engineers your prompt), the 5-Minute Amplifier (spin one piece of content into blog posts, emails, tweets and more), the Red Team Technique (get AI to critique and polish its own work), and Blueprint Scaffolding (make it outline its reasoning before diving in). These tricks come with real examples you can use across any role or industry—no more trial-and-error, just seriously efficient output. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

One-on-one meetings with your manager are powerful tools for career acceleration that many engineers underutilize. Here's how to transform these sessions from status updates into career-defining conversations. Stop treating one-on-ones as mini standups. These meetings aren't for project updates – they're for strategic thinking about your growth and development. Your manager can't read your mind or advocate for opportunities they don't know you want. Think of your manager as a decision-making API: provide clear inputs about your goals, challenges, and aspirations, then work together on optimal outputs for your career. Come to each meeting with: What's working well: Celebrate wins and successful implementations Current blockers: Not just technical, but career and growth obstacles Growth area…  ( 7 min )

Hey everyone, I’ve been working on a simple habit tracker app built with React Native. The idea is to make it clean, minimal, and easy to use. Once I finish building it, I’m planning to open-source the entire code. Anyone will be able to use it freely, customize it, or even build something totally new from it. My goal is to share something useful that other makers can take and remix in their own way. You can check out the project here: 👉 https://gethabittracker.vercel.app  ( 6 min )

Forensic DNA Analysis Confirms Driver Identity in Red Fort Explosion: A Technical Deep Dive 👋 Hi, I'm a data scientist interested in the intersection of technology and forensics. The recent explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi has been a subject of intense investigation. Law enforcement has now confirmed, through advanced DNA analysis, that Dr. Umar Nabi Bhat was the driver of the i20 vehicle involved in the incident. While news outlets are covering the story, let's delve into the technical aspects of how DNA evidence is used in such high-profile investigations. This isn't about the criminal case itself, but rather a look at the science behind the identification. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Each person's DNA is uniq…  ( 8 min )

This writeup is for someone who wants to learn the basics and understand the system in simpler terms. Blockchain is a record or log of all the Transactions that happened on the network. A Transaction is any action or event recorded on the blockchain. For example, a social media app: In current system, a centralized app like Instagram, all your posts and data are stored on Meta’s servers, which control access and rules. In a blockchain-based social app, your posts are stored across many nodes — no single company owns or can delete your data, since it’s shared and verified by the network. A block is a list of transactions(actions). It also has timestamp, hash (block’s unique id) and previous block’s hash. Block has block size, a limit of how many transactions can be stored. The size is usua…  ( 8 min )

Securing a multi-tenant application means enforcing strict data isolation. This cannot be left to business logic, but it must be guaranteed at the Data Access Layer (DAL). We built upon our existing enterprise DAL foundation to implement automated, non-bypassable multi-tenancy filtering. This article summarizes the key architectural steps for senior engineers and architects looking to solve this critical cross-cutting concern. The goal is to ensure that every query executed against a tenant-aware entity is automatically filtered by the current tenant's ID. We need this filter to compose seamlessly with other existing global filters, such as soft-delete. Our DAL must be tenant-aware. We update our base database context interface, IDbCtx, to hold request-scoped attributes, starting with the …  ( 7 min )

Access link: https://sripadh.netlify.app Frontend: React Js ⚛️ Google Sign-In with Supabase Auth Add, edit, delete todos (CRUD) User-specific todo lists (secure and scoped) Mobile-responsive UI with clean CSS Protected routes without React hooks Keeping the code minimal and explicit — no magic, just clear logic Handling auth and route protection without hooks or async/await Making sure the app works well on mobile devices Deploying securely with hidden API keys and source code protection Try it out: https://sripadh.netlify.app  ( 6 min )

💡 What if your database could think for itself? In Level 3 – Part 2 of PostgreSQL with Rust, the database is no longer passive — it now reacts instantly to data changes through smart automation and triggers. Here’s what the Teacher Assistant App database now does automatically: attendance and grades in real time reports the moment marks change No manual updates. No redundant backend code. 📘 Read the full post: Part2: PostgreSQL Triggers Next on Techn0tz → Exploring how Rust is quietly powering the technologies of the future. 💬 Feedback helps shape Techn0tz — share your thoughts in the comments! Thanks for reading🌱 – Manjusha (Techn0tz)  ( 6 min )

This is my first time using Lovable to build a frontend for a Strapi backend. Here's what I learned. AI tools like Lovable.dev and Claude Code help you bring ideas to life faster. They're great for quick prototypes and trying new approaches. But they're not magic—they're tools. Like any tool, they have strengths and weaknesses. Success comes from knowing what each tool does well and using it appropriately. You still need to understand what you're building. You need to know your data structure, the problems you're solving, and your tech stack. And yes—you still need to know how to code. These tools are powerful, but they sometimes hallucinate or create errors. The better you understand your project structure and how AI tools work, the better your results will be. In this post, I'll walk you…  ( 37 min )

Ever wondered why some functions "remember" things even after they should've been forgotten? Like: "How does this function still know that variable?!" 🤯 Congratulations — you just met one of JavaScript's most powerful (and confusing) features: Let's break it down super simply. No CS degree needed. When a function runs, it's like a person going on a trip. Before they leave, they pack a backpack with everything they might need: Variables from their current location Variables from their parent's house (outer function) Even grandparents' stuff if needed That backpack? That's a closure. The function carries it everywhere, even after leaving home. function parent() { const secret = "🔑 Secret key"; function child() { console.log(secret); // Child still has access! } return child; …  ( 8 min )

Overview QBurst Technologies, a digital engineering company, partnered with a global luxury retail brand to elevate their content management capabilities. Over a focused three-month project, the team migrated the brand’s digital ecosystem from Strapi v4 to v5, enhancing performance, scalability, and editorial workflows. Leveraging a modern tech stack including Strapi, Next.js, Node.js, and AWS, QBurst helped the client future-proof their CMS infrastructure while delivering a seamless upgrade experience. The client, a global luxury retail brand, had successfully used Strapi v4 to manage content across its website. While v4 had been a stable foundation, the upcoming transition to Strapi v5 opened up a valuable opportunity to strengthen their digital ecosystem: Future Support & Security: Mi…  ( 9 min )

Building a successful Dedicated Software Development Team isn’t about hiring more people it’s about structuring them the right way. When done correctly, the results go beyond productivity. You get faster releases, fewer communication gaps, and a team that feels like an extension of your business. Drawing from proven research and Softura’s 26+ years of experience, here’s how you can structure dedicated teams that deliver consistent value. The size of your team directly affects how efficiently it can communicate and execute. Studies show that the ideal team size is 3 to 7 members. Anything larger increases communication overhead, leading to delays and confusion. Here’s why: The number of possible communication lines in a team grows exponentially. A 5-person team has 10 communication paths…  ( 10 min )

Introduction & What You'll Build In many industries, PDF generation has become a core requirement, whether it's for invoices, reports, or certificates, which are very important. In this article, you will learn how to use Next.js, Puppeteer, and Strapi to build a PDF generation engine. The engine seamlessly integrates content from the Strapi backend, server-side rendering using Next.js, and web to PDF using Puppeteer. You are expected to be familiar with Node.js and Next.js. Node.js version requirements (e.g., "Node.js 18.x or higher") npm or yarn version Basic TypeScript knowledge Understanding of REST APIs Familiarity with React hooks Terminal/command line basics A code editor (VS Code recommended) By the end of this article, you will be able to easily build the frontend pages below…  ( 22 min )

Hey everyone! TripWise helps you pack smarter and stress-free before your trips. It’s been a great learning experience building this app from scratch using SwiftUI — especially as my first step into iOS development. https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/tripwise-luggage-planner/id6752217451?l=tr If you have feedback, feature ideas, or just want to support — I’d love to hear from you! Thanks for reading, and happy packing!  ( 6 min )

We just wrapped a jam-packed Strapi community call, and if you couldn’t make it live, here’s a recap with the big updates, why they matter, and how to try them. Strapi AI, Plugin Generators, Cloud Upgrades, and New Starters. Strapi AI can now generate content types from Figma files, existing project code, or plain prompts. Media Library AI can auto-create image alt text and captions. Plugin generators (demoed by Boaz) make building plugins way faster by scaffolding content types, controllers, routes, and services—right inside your plugin. Strapi Cloud added project transfer, downloadable SQL backups, and a smoother multi-environment flow. Admin UX got better: homepage widgets (now draggable), first steps toward a responsive admin, and conditional fields support in custom fields. OpenAPI sp…  ( 9 min )

Today, we are excited to announce several new features and improvements, with a focus on enhancing developer productivity, leveraging AI-powered automation, and optimizing our cloud infrastructure. Here is what is new across our core products. Strapi AI: Generate your content model from natural language, Figma, or frontend code, auto-create image metadata, and accelerate both project setup and management. Developer Experience: Conditional Field Support in Custom Fields and OpenAPI spec generation. Content Managers Productivity: Live Previews, Responsive Admin panel, and new Homepage widgets! Cloud Platform Improvements: Self-service project transfers, downloadable backups, and proactive usage alerts. Strapi AI, now generally available, is not just another feature; it is the foundational s…  ( 9 min )

From Condors to Code Somewhere between a condor and a keyboard lies human genius. Steve Jobs once told a story about how humans are terrible movers compared to animals. The condor beats us easily in the race of energy efficiency, but put a person on a bicycle and they fly. Great agents sit on top of small, sharp Python functions. They are plain, predictable, and fast. Specialize each function. Do one job well, then compose. # Bad: Swiss-army function def create_user(name, email, send_welcome=True, log=True): user = db.save(name, email) if send_welcome: send_email(email, "Welcome!") if log: logger.info(f"User {name} created") return user # Good: Focused, composable tools def save_user(name: str, email: str) -> dict: return db.save(name, email) def sen…  ( 8 min )

Le vrai futur du code : ceux qui comprennent l’IA, pas ceux qui la craignent L’époque où “savoir coder” suffisait est révolue. Depuis deux ans, l’industrie technologique a connu un basculement radical. Moi, je crois qu’il est temps de changer de posture. Développeurs : arrêtez d’apprendre des frameworks. Apprenez à interpréter l’IA. Apprendre un nouveau framework aujourd’hui, c’est comme apprendre une nouvelle langue… pendant qu’un traducteur instantané vient d’être inventé. Les développeurs qui survivront à cette transformation ne seront pas ceux qui connaissent les dernières syntaxes de React ou de Laravel. Diriger l’IA avec précision. (Formuler des prompts clairs, structurés, efficaces.) Évaluer le code généré comme un vrai architecte. (Qualité, performance, sécurité.) Comprendre les sy…  ( 8 min )

When I wrote my very first “real” application outside of college, I thought I was ready. After all, I had built a chat app, an e-commerce prototype, a few AI models, and even a “weather app that totally worked if the API didn’t fail.” div. Reality greeted me like a silent CSS bug at 3 AM. College projects are great for learning how to code; they’re terrible for learning what production code really demands. Transitioning from academic assignments to professional software engineering is not just about learning new tools — it’s about shifting your mindset. This post is a reflection of everywhere I stumbled, improved, and finally learned to build software that other people (gasp) depended on. Here are the mindset shifts every beginner developer must make to thrive in the real world. Everywhere…  ( 10 min )

Would you like to be our card game designer for the OWASP Cornucopia Website Edition v3.0? We are close to releasing the next version of OWASP Cornucopia Website Edition v3.0 We just wonder whether there are some brillient designers out there that would like to volunteer to make the motives for the 80 cards in OWASP's very popular threat modeling card games for website applications? OWASP® Cornucopia is a threat modeling tool in the form of a card game to assist software development teams in identifying security requirements in Agile, conventional, and formal development processes. It strives to be language, platform, and technology-agnostic. It’s one of the few tools that connects threat modeling with OWASP ASVS, SAFECode, STRIDE, OWASP DevGuide, and CAPEC, helping to identify security …  ( 8 min )

FastAPI is one of the fastest-growing Python frameworks for building modern APIs. It is fast, easy to use, and comes with built-in data validation using Pydantic. 🚀 What We Will Build id name description price in_stock We will implement: Create an item Read all items / single item Update an item Delete an item 📦 Project Setup Ensure you have Python 3.8+ installed. Install FastAPI & Uvicorn pip install fastapi uvicorn 🗂️ Project Structure fastapi-crud/ │ ├── main.py └── models.py 🧱 Step 1: Create the Pydantic Model (models.py) from pydantic import BaseModel class Item(BaseModel): id: int name: str description: str | None = None price: float in_stock: bool = True ⚙️ Step 2: Build FastAPI CRUD Endpoints (main.py) from fastapi import FastAPI, HTTPException from mo…  ( 7 min )

From Material 2 to Material You: Everything New in Material 3 for Android Developers Mohit Rajput ・ Nov 11 #androiddevelopment #jetpackcompose #material3 #materialdesign  ( 5 min )

Pulp made a surprise comeback this spring with More, their first album in 25 years, and celebrated by turning NPR’s Tiny Desk into their own cozy stage. Jarvis Cocker and co. kicked things off with a playful team chant—“This will be the very best Tiny Desk”—then delivered a tight four-song set that wove through their career highlights. You got the bittersweet nostalgia of “A Sunset” from the new record alongside fan favorites like the swaggering “This Is Hardcore,” the jangly “Something Changed” and the ’90s classic “Acrylic Afternoons.” It was equal parts deadpan humor and heartfelt performance, proving Pulp still knows how to make every moment feel distinctly theirs. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

AI chatbots have become essential for businesses looking to improve customer support, automate workflows, and streamline operations. While Botpress is still popular among developers for its open-source flexibility, many teams now prefer tools that offer faster setup, stronger AI capabilities, and easier deployment across multiple channels. YourGPT is a complete AI platform for support, sales, and workflow automation. It allows teams to build and deploy AI agents without writing code. You can train the system using PDFs, websites, Notion pages, Google Sheets, internal knowledge bases, and CRM data. Deployment is available across web chat, WhatsApp, Instagram, Slack, Telegram, email, and voice, making it suitable for both customer-facing and internal workflows. No-code AI agent builder for …  ( 10 min )

In fields such as urban planning, logistics scheduling, and environmental monitoring, GIS software has become a core tool for data processing and spatial analysis. The needs for GIS tools vary significantly across different scenarios: individual developers value free and open-source software, enterprise users focus on professional functions, and engineering teams require efficient data transformation capabilities. The following are four selected GIS software programs, covering diverse needs from lightweight data processing to professional-level spatial analysis. Free and Open Source: No licensing fees are required; the code is open and transparent, supporting user-defined secondary development. Strong Compatibility: Supports almost all mainstream spatial data formats (such as Shapefile, Ge…  ( 7 min )

Everything Wrong With Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) In 20 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins slaps together a rapid-fire takedown of Thunderbolts, dishing out every on-screen “sin” while cheekily wondering if the movie might actually be a blast. Want more? Swing by their website or Linktree for extra channels (@TVSins, @CommercialSins, @CinemaSinsPodcastNetwork), fill out their sinful poll, back them on Patreon, and join the CinemaSins crew—Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel—on Discord, Reddit, Instagram or TikTok for all the movie nitpicking you can handle. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Understanding Blockchain and the Importance of Security Blockchain technology operates as a distributed ledger system where transactions are recorded across multiple nodes in a network, creating an immutable chain of data blocks. While blockchain's decentralized architecture inherently provides security advantages over traditional centralized systems, it also introduces unique vulnerabilities that malicious actors continuously exploit. As billions of dollars flow through blockchain networks daily, understanding these security threats has become critical for developers, investors, and users alike. The stakes are extraordinarily high: a single vulnerability can result in the theft of millions in cryptocurrency, the collapse of decentralized applications, or the erosion of trust in entire b…  ( 10 min )

A New High? – Predator: Badlands Review Predator: Badlands flips the script by turning the iconic alien hunter into the hero, and it’s paying off—fans and critics are loving it, and it smashed franchise opening-weekend box-office records. This PG-13 sequel (the first since 2004’s Alien VS Predator) leans into its Alien crossover roots while giving us a fresh take on our favorite shoulder-cannon-wielding beast. This spoiler-packed breakdown comes straight from The Weekly Planet podcast—dropping every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. For early videos, bonus pods and merch, hit up BigSandwich.co, follow the hosts on Twitter, or back the show on Patreon. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Predator – Caravan of Garbage By wrapping up Fox’s Predator era with Shane Black back in the director’s chair, an R-rating, solid cast and a massive budget, this entry had everything going for it—yet somehow earns the dubious title of the franchise’s worst. In true Caravan of Garbage fashion, the movie’s colossal nine-foot Predator and bizarre “autism as a superpower” twist are called out as highlights … for all the wrong reasons. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

At 3 AM in Manila, Maria scrolls through a queue of flagged social media posts, her eyes scanning for hate speech, graphic violence, and misinformation. Each decision she makes trains the AI system that millions of users believe operates autonomously. Behind every self-driving car navigating city streets, every surgical robot performing delicate procedures, and every intelligent chatbot answering customer queries, lies an invisible army of human workers like Maria. These are the ghost workers of the AI revolution—the unseen human labour that keeps our supposedly autonomous systems running. The word "autonomous" carries weight. It suggests independence, self-direction, the ability to operate without external control. When IBM defines autonomous systems as those acting "without human intelli…  ( 23 min )

We are welcoming you to our weekly digest! Here, we discuss the latest trends and advancements in account abstraction, chain abstraction and everything related, as well as bring some insights from Etherspot’s kitchen. The latest news we'll cover: Ethereum Foundation Announces “Fusaka” Mainnet Upgrade for December 3 Linea Links Tokenomics to Ethereum’s Supply via Exponent Upgrade Etherspot’s EIP-7702 Workshop at Devconnect’s AA Hub Smart Wallets & Account Abstraction Fuel a UX Revolution in DeFi Please fasten your belts! The Ethereum Foundation has revealed that the “Fusaka” upgrade will activate at slot 13,164,544, scheduled for 21:49:11 UTC on December 3, 2025. This milestone represents a major step in Ethereum’s roadmap to increase data-availability capacity and improve rollup scalabilit…  ( 9 min )

Learn how to connect Tavily Search so your AI can fetch real-time facts instead of guessing. Large language models are smart. But they are not always informed. They can write code, summarize books, and explain complex topics, but they struggle with real-time facts. Their knowledge ends at their training cutoff, which means they can’t tell you what happened last week or even last year. That’s where web search comes in. By connecting a model to a search API like Tavily, you can give your LLM access to current, factual information from the internet. This makes your AI assistant, chatbot, or RAG pipeline much more accurate and context-aware. This guide will show you how to enable real-time web search in your LLM workflow using Tavily and LangChain. When you ask a model a question like “What ar…  ( 9 min )

Set up a full-featured, lightweight backend in minutes with PocketBase — an open-source Go-powered platform that combines database, authentication, and real-time APIs in a single file. If you’re a developer looking for a simple, fast, and self-hosted backend, PocketBase might be exactly what you need. It’s an open-source backend written in Go that lets you set up a complete backend with database, authentication, file storage, and real-time updates, all in a single executable file. In this guide, we’ll explore what makes PocketBase special, how to set it up on both your local machine and on the cloud using Sevalla. PocketBase is an all-in-one backend that provides everything you need to power a modern web or mobile app, eliminating the need for large infrastructure. It includes an embedded …  ( 11 min )

Reflections on community, engagement, and growth as a dev When I posted my first blog on Dev.to, I didn’t expect much. Maybe a few views, a couple of quiet reactions, and that’s it. Instead, I found myself in conversations I didn’t even expect to have. People added their own angles, corrected things, expanded ideas, and made me look at the topic differently. That experience changed how I see writing and how I see Dev.to. I arrived with small expectations I mainly joined Dev.to to document what I was learning. It felt like a safe space to think out loud, nothing more. But the way people engaged with the post surprised me. It wasn’t the usual surface-level reactions. Readers here actually respond to the ideas. One comment reframed “data ownership” into “computation ownership,” and that simpl…  ( 8 min )

Hey everyone 👋 I’ve been working on a Next.js + Material UI dashboard template designed to help developers build modern admin panels faster. It’s built with: Next.js (App Router) Material UI + custom theme (light/dark mode) TypeScript + modular folder structure Atomic design pattern 💻 Live demo (no login): dashwave.cc I’d love feedback on the layout, and UX — thanks in advance! 🙌  ( 6 min )

#1 Frontend Code Quality: Making Your Code Shine with TypeScript, ESLint, Prettier, and Strict Mode Ever looked at your frontend code a week after writing it and thought, "What on earth was I thinking?" We've all been there! Writing code that works is one thing, but writing code that's clean, maintainable, and easy to understand is a whole different ballgame. Good news: tools like TypeScript, ESLint, Prettier, and Strict Mode can help you get there. Think of your codebase as a house. If it's built haphazardly with no planning, it might stand for a little while, but eventually, things will start to crumble. Similarly, messy code leads to: Bugs: Harder to spot and fix errors lurking in poorly structured code. Maintenance Nightmares: Spending hours deciphering what someone (maybe even …  ( 8 min )

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Three years ago, I read the Steve Jobs biography. The part about the iPhone obsessed me. Not the design. The philosophy: "People don't know what they want until you show it to them." He was right about phones. But somewhere along the way, the AI industry got it backwards. Last week, Anthropic published their engineering blog post on "Code Execution with MCP." The post celebrated a 98.7% token reduction by having agents write code instead of making direct tool calls. The AI community erupted. "This is brilliant!" "This solves the context problem!" But here's the thing: this isn't innovation. It's damage control. When the Model Context Protocol launched, it made sense. Direct function definitions seemed logical. Load the tool definitions into context, let the model pick which one to call, ob…  ( 9 min )

AI-powered coding tools like ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, Amazon Q, Replit, Firebase Studio, Continue.dev, Codeium, Tabnine, and many more have changed the way we build software forever. You can now: Build MVPs in hours It’s fast and fun, and it makes you feel 10x more productive. But if you’re not careful, vibe coding can also create fragile, inconsistent, and insecure code. Developers often ask: “Can AI-generated code really be used in production?” Yes, but only if you avoid these common mistakes. Let’s break them down 👇 ⚠️ 1. Blindly Accepting AI-Generated Code How to fix it: Pro Tip: Use tools like CodeRabbit.ai, DeepCode, and Qodo.ai to run automatic code reviews and spot issues before they hit production. 🧩 2. Overengineering Solutions How to fix it: 🧱 3. Sty…  ( 9 min )

New major HMPL version 3.2.0 🕶 Anthony Max for HMPL.js ・ Nov 12 #webdev #javascript #programming #opensource  ( 5 min )

The Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed how devices interact with the world. From environmental sensors scattered across cities to wearable medical monitors, billions of small, intelligent devices are constantly collecting and transmitting data. Yet, every IoT developer faces the same fundamental challenge — powering these devices efficiently, reliably, and for as long as possible. While microcontrollers and wireless chips have evolved rapidly, energy storage remains a critical design constraint. Among the available energy solutions, lithium batteries — particularly Li-ion and LiFePO4 chemistries — stand out for their compactness, high energy density, and adaptability. This guide explores how developers can select, design, and optimize lithium batteries for embedded and IoT systems. 1…  ( 9 min )

If you’ve followed Bitcoin for a while, you know how loud the conversation can get. Every day it’s about the price; how it’s shooting up, crashing down, or “finally stabilizing.” But here’s the thing, once you use Bitcoin, the price starts to fade into the background. Because the real value isn’t in dollars or charts. What is important is how it makes you feel. https://akashapay.com/ .  ( 7 min )

Concurrency is about dealing with a lot of things at once. 1.Concurrency vs Asynchronous — Core Concepts Asynchronous Definition: The ability to initiate an operation and continue executing other code without waiting for that operation to complete, returning to it later. It's about "doing one thing while waiting for another to finish" without halting the main flow. Goal: Primarily, to prevent blocking the main thread, ensuring the application remains responsive, especially during I/O operations. Mechanism: Achieved through constructs like Promises, async/await syntax, callbacks, and the browser's Web APIs or Node.js's native APIs. Example: const data = await fetch("/api/user"); // non-blocking network request console.log("I run while fetch is pending"); JavaScript is fundamentally single-…  ( 8 min )

Read the original article：How to obtain the public key and signature fingerprint for APP platform filling? Problem Description When using cloud resources on major platforms in mobile applications, you need to register your application with the respective platform. These platforms often require the public key and signature fingerprint of the app. Taking HarmonyOS application registration on Huawei Cloud as an example, how can one obtain the corresponding public key and MD5 signature? Background Knowledge A certificateis a digital certificate that configures signature information for HarmonyOS applications/microservices. It ensures the integrity of software code and the authenticity of the publisher. The certificate format is .cer, which contains the public key, certificate fingerprint (i.e., a summary of the certificate), etc. Solution The detailed process to obtain the public key and signature fingerprint can be found on the official website: Key Takeaways Q: What is MD5? A: The full name is Message-Digest Algorithm 5, a hash-based message digest algorithm. The result is a 32-character hexadecimal string. Q: On a Mac computer, how do I obtain the public key and signature info from the downloaded certificate? A: Open the downloaded .cer certificate file with a text editor on your Mac. After removing the root certificate and intermediate certificate content, save and close the file. Then select the file and press the spacebar to preview it. You will be able to view the MD5 signature, SHA1, and SHA256 values. Q: How do I submit a change of APP information on the registration page? A: Refer to FAQ item 18 in the APP Registration FAQ, which provides a solution for updating APP information. Related Documents or Links https://developer.huawei.com/consumer/en/doc/app/agc-help-add-releasecert-0000001946273961 Written by Hatice Akyel  ( 7 min )

Think back to the start of your career. Everything felt new. You were learning, solving fresh problems, and growing every day. Then somewhere along the way, the excitement faded. Work became routine. Progress slowed down — even though you were doing fine on paper. That’s the moment most professionals realize an important truth: doing well isn’t the same as moving forward. To stay relevant and grow, you must keep learning — continuously. When Growth Hits Pause Take Amar’s story. He started strong — energetic, curious, and eager to learn. But after a few years, his tasks felt repetitive. He stopped picking up new tools or trying fresh ideas. Meanwhile, his peers who kept learning moved ahead. Amar wasn’t doing anything wrong — he just stopped growing. That’s what happens when we rely too lon…  ( 7 min )

‘Snake Eyes’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan dive back into Brian De Palma’s noir‐tinged thriller Snake Eyes, starring Nicolas Cage, Gary Sinise, and Carla Gugino—and emerge proudly declaring themselves “kings of the sewer.” Producers Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo keep the conversation rolling with insider takes on De Palma’s style, the film’s twists, and its legacy. This episode is brought to you by PayPal. Make the most of your money all holiday long with 5% cash back when you Pay in 4—offer valid through 12/31. Subscribe to The Ringer channels on YouTube, follow on social media, and never miss another deep dive. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Real-time collaboration has become the standard for modern productivity tools, transforming how we work and interact. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to build a Google Docs–style collaborative editor that lets multiple users create, edit, and share documents in real time. We’ll use QuillJS to integrate a rich WYSIWYG editor, Next.js for full-stack development, and the Stream Chat SDK to synchronize live changes across users. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a fully functional collaborative editor that allows teams to work together on the same document, just like in Google Docs. To fully understand this tutorial, you need to have a basic understanding of React or Next.js. We will use the following tools: Stream React Chat SDK - Enables real-time chat communication in your appli…  ( 20 min )

Finding the ideal IDE for .NET work is rarely a straightforward journey. As .NET developers, I invest huge amounts of time in tooling, and every annoyance—slow loading, awkward workflows, missing features, can disrupt my focus and flow. Visual Studio has long dominated my daily tool statistics, but in recent years JetBrains Rider has earned a place on my machine, and for good reason. Rider is not just another editor. It’s a modern, cross-platform IDE built from the ground up by the same people behind ReSharper. If you’ve ever dreamed of a fast, resource-efficient, and deeply integrated development environment for .NET, Rider is likely already on your radar. What I’ve found is that, once you get past the initial adjustment, Rider quietly improves the everyday experience of .NET development—…  ( 10 min )

Last month I realized I'd written the same article introduction three times. Not on purpose. I just forgot I'd already explored that angle. My brain has limited RAM, and after writing 200+ pieces of SaaS content, it's full. So I did something that felt slightly weird: I fed four different AI tools everything I've ever written, every client brief, every half-finished draft sitting in Google Docs. Here's how I actually use them: ChatGPT Projects: The One That Knows My Voice Published posts (all of them) When I start a new piece, I don't ask it to write. I ask: "Have I covered this before? What did I say about onboarding flows last time?" It pulls exact quotes from my past work. Shows me patterns I didn't notice. Tells me when I'm about to repeat myself. When I use it: Daily. Before starting …  ( 9 min )

As we move into 2025, the world of data analytics continues to evolve at lightning speed. With technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data analytics redefining how organizations make decisions, businesses that master modern data analysis techniques are set to dominate their industries. This article explores the top 10 data analysis techniques for 2025, their applications, and how they can help you uncover hidden insights, predict trends, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Data analysis is the process of collecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to discover meaningful patterns and support strategic decisions. In 2025, data analysis isn’t just about crunching numbers — it’s about using AI-driven insights, predictive algorithms, and au…  ( 9 min )

In modern marketing, clarity and consistency matter more than ever. Brands that communicate with precision are the ones that stand out—no matter how crowded the industry becomes. Data-driven insights play a crucial role in shaping that clarity. Instead of relying solely on intuition or traditional surveys, marketers now have access to detailed behavioral analytics, customer segmentation tools, and predictive models that reveal what audiences actually want. By evaluating how users interact with pages, campaigns, and calls-to-action, marketers can refine messaging to match real consumer expectations. This level of insight ensures that every headline, landing page, and email sequence resonates with emotional triggers that drive action. Although tools like AI SEO and AI SEO Rank Tracking Tools…  ( 7 min )

As websites grow more complex and user expectations continue to rise, developers are facing increasing pressure to build platforms that are fast, scalable, and search-friendly. This is where AI SEO is making a significant impact. Traditional SEO often required developers to rely on manual audits, scattered performance reports, and inconsistent communication with marketing teams. Today, AI SEO tools streamline these processes by automating analysis and prioritizing the most impactful tasks. AI systems can scan hundreds of pages within minutes, identifying issues such as slow loading times, JavaScript rendering problems, or inefficient site structures. This frees developers from tedious manual reviews and allows them to focus on meaningful optimizations. Even better, AI SEO platforms often t…  ( 7 min )

Organizing a tournament sounds simple - until you sit down with a list of teams and realize you have no idea which format fits your event. This guide is a practical walk-through of how to choose and set up the right structure using well-known scheduling methods: round robin, Swiss system, single elimination, and double elimination. It's written for coaches, volunteers, community organizers, and anyone who needs a clear method without diving into code or math-heavy documentation. Before choosing a format, answer three basic questions: How many players or teams do you have? Small groups often benefit from round robin. Larger groups require elimination or Swiss structures. How much time do you have? Round robin takes the longest, while single elimination is the fastest. How important is fairn…  ( 8 min )

Have you ever wondered how cloud providers like AWS or Azure create isolated, secure networks? This project, built entirely on native Linux kernel tools (like ip, brctl, and iptables), demonstrates a fully functional Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environment on a single host. We built a custom command-line interface, vpcctl, to manage it all. The goal of this project was to replicate a cloud VPC's complex routing and security features without using any third-party virtualization software. The core of the architecture relies on three kernel primitives: Component,Linux Implementation,Function VPC (The Network),"Linux Bridge (vpc0, vpc1)","Acts as the central VPC Router, connecting all subnets." Subnets,"Network Namespaces (web_ns, db_ns)",Provides complete network isolation for each subnet's h…  ( 7 min )

As someone who enjoys experimenting with self-hosted solutions, I recently decided to implement SafeLine WAF in my homelab. SafeLine, developed by Chaitin Tech, is a self-hosted WAF that uses AI-powered semantic analysis to offer advanced protection for web applications. In this post, I’ll share my experience with SafeLine, why I chose it over other WAF solutions, and how you can set it up in your own homelab. SafeLine is a self-hosted Web Application Firewall that works as a reverse proxy. It provides real-time protection by intercepting and filtering web traffic before it reaches your web applications. What sets SafeLine apart from traditional WAFs is its use of semantic analysis powered by machine learning, which helps detect and block malicious traffic based on intent, not just signatu…  ( 7 min )

TL;DR: LogX is a free Spring Boot starter that adds automatic requestId tracing, structured error handling, and clean log correlation so you can debug APIs faster. If you’ve ever opened your logs and felt overwhelmed by chaotic, mixed-up log lines, you’re not alone. Spring Boot LogX solves log traceability problems by assigning a unique requestId to every incoming API call and injecting it into your logs, responses, and error payloads. This boilerplate is ideal for beginners, backend engineers, small teams, and anyone building new Spring Boot services who wants better observability without writing the plumbing from scratch. Saves time: Includes a ready-to-use logging setup so you don’t write filters, handlers, and MDC code manually. Production-ready: Daily rolling file logs, consistent …  ( 8 min )

Next.js 16 is here, and it brings one of the most polished releases the framework has seen in a while. Instead of chasing big rewrites, this version focuses on the fundamentals, faster builds, predictable caching, smarter routing, and better developer visibility. And if you’re deploying on Appwrite Sites, you can start using Next.js 16 today. The latest release is fully supported, so you can build, test, and host your Next.js projects seamlessly on Appwrite’s open-source infrastructure. Many of the features introduced in earlier betas are now stable and production-ready, giving developers more control and consistency across their workflows. Here’s what’s new, what’s changed, and why it matters for anyone building with Next.js today. Caching in Next.js used to be a bit of a mystery. Sometim…  ( 9 min )

When Three AI Tools Missed Three SCOTUS Decisions: A Technical Post-Mortem A roadmap to build explainable legal AI using Virtuoso, MyScaleDB, PostgreSQL, and Phi-4. Context: This article follows Why Current Legal AI Fails (in French) and From Retrieval to Reasoning: Rebuilding the Grammar of Legal Intelligence, which detailed the philosophical failures. This is the technical implementation. Law isn't a pile of documents—it's a living web of meaning. A jurist doesn't ask "where does this word appear?" but "what principle connects this case to that statute?" In previous work, I've argued that legal AI tools often reproduce bias, opacity, and epistemic shortcuts—automating the appearance of reasoning without its substance. This article is different. It's the implementation blueprint—the bridg…  ( 28 min )

After exposing the theater (I) and watching its actors perfect their organized laziness (II), it’s time to let the curtain fall. Agile began with a simple promise: to put people back at the center of software. those who think and those who build. Teams stopped writing novels of documentation and started talking. That's what made early Agile intoxicating — it didn't demand faith, it rewarded honesty. It was the moment when we realized that uncertainty wasn't a flaw in the system; it was the system itself. Software was alive, changing, unpredictable — and so were we. But then came success. And with success came fear. The same executives who once celebrated autonomy began to ask the oldest managerial question: "How do we make this repeatable?" It's the question that kills every revolution. So…  ( 13 min )

Description When there are dozens of services and databases of different types in the infrastructure, manual backups turn into a nightmare. One server uses PostgreSQL, another uses MySQL, and the third uses MongoDB, and each needs its own commands (pg_dump, mysqldump, mongodump) and its own scripts. The Dumper project solves this problem by combining all types of databases into one universal tool. Dumper is written in Go and works via the CLI, the configuration is set in YAML, so it’s easy to embed it in cron, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, or a Docker environment. Advantages of Dumper Multi-DBMS — PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB and others. SSH connections — you can make dumps from remote servers. Flexible file name templates are convenient for storage and automation. Automatic archivi…  ( 7 min )

After setting up fail2ban for SSH protection, I realized my web services needed more sophisticated security. After few research I discovered SafeLine WAF, and ended up trying it out on my homelab setup. What SafeLine Does: Acts as reverse proxy with AI-powered threat detection Uses semantic analysis instead of signature-based rules Blocks SQL injection, XSS, RCE, path traversal automatically Sub-millisecond response times with minimal false positives Self-hosted with web-based management interface Results: Been running from past 5 days now (pretty new experience) with zero manual intervention needed. I tried doing some testing by myself to attack a few of my services which have Safeline in between, the AI detection did pretty good at catching things. The dashboard provides great visibility into attack patterns and blocked threats. Setup took about 15-20 minutes including SSL configuration. Free version protects up to 10 applications, which covers most homelab setups perfectly. Full setup guide: https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/safeline-waf-protecting-your-web-applications-with-selfhosted-security/ What other web security solutions are you running in your homelab?  ( 6 min )

In software development, the quest for building reliable, secure, and high-performing applications never ends. Among the many testing strategies used to ensure code quality, white box testing stands out for its ability to dive deep into the internal logic and structure of an application. Unlike black box testing, which focuses on outputs based on inputs, white box testing allows developers to look inside the code — analyzing logic paths, conditions, and internal workings to find and fix potential issues early. This detailed and proactive approach is crucial for achieving robust, bug-free software. Let’s explore what white box testing really is, why it matters, and the most common techniques used to make it effective in modern software development workflows. What is White Box Testing? White…  ( 9 min )

🚀 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞, 𝐀𝐈 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞: 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 Xygeni for a live discussion on how to stay resilient in this new landscape. 🗓 When: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 Roman Zhukov: Security & Privacy Leader, Red Hat Leon Johnson: Offensive Security & Privacy Lead, TikTok Luis Rodríguez Berzosa: CTO, Xygeni If you’re building or securing software, this one’s for you. Register here and join the conversation.  ( 6 min )

Automating OpenTelemetry Collector Deployment Just Got Easier The world of observability and monitoring has just become a bit more streamlined, thanks to Bindplane. This platform has added a new feature that enables developers to automate the deployment of OpenTelemetry collectors. In this post, we'll dive into what this means for your application's performance, security, and scalability. What is Bindplane? Bindplane is an observability platform that collects and normalizes data from various sources across your applications and infrastructure. It provides a unified view of system metrics, logs, and traces, making it easier to monitor and troubleshoot issues. OpenTelemetry Collectors: A Brief Overview OpenTelemetry collectors are responsible for collecting telemetry data from applicat…  ( 7 min )

This week, I received an interesting task: dusting off a legacy Java application. The application analyzes specific XML files in proprietary format. I know XML doesn't sound sexy to junior developers, but it has an amazing benefit. One can validate a file against a grammar. Such grammar is called an XSD, the acronym for XML Schema Definition. Fun fact: you write XSDs in XML. In this post, I explain the problem, what I tried, and the final working solution. The good thing is that the application already uses XSD. Yet, at the time of the application's inception, XSD validation was in version 1.0. Version 1.1 added several significant features. In particular, v1.1 adds assertions and identity constraints. There were numerous //TODO validate comments in the Java code that couldn't be implement…  ( 9 min )

If you've ever felt frustrated by slow Angular apps or complicated state management, Angular Signals bring a fresh breath of air. Think of Signals like special variables that know when their values change and tell Angular exactly which parts of your app need updating. This means your app runs faster and only refreshes what truly needs it, making everything more efficient. Unlike traditional methods like Observables or NgRx, Signals are simple and easy to use. They're synchronous, so you can get and set values directly without dealing with complex streams or subscriptions. Because Angular knows exactly where these signals are used, it updates only those parts of your app when data changes. This cuts down unnecessary work, helps keep your code cleaner, and improves overall app performance. W…  ( 12 min )

‘Snake Eyes’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan dive into Brian De Palma’s 1998 thriller Snake Eyes—talking Nic Cage’s over-the-top lead, Gary Sinise’s sneaky twists, Carla Gugino’s cool factor, and why they crown themselves “kings of the sewer” after this rewatch. Produced by Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo, this episode is sponsored by PayPal (snag 5% cash back when you Pay in 4 through 12/31). Don’t forget to subscribe to The Ringer’s YouTube channels and follow on social for more movie madness. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The 25 Best Movies of the Century, No. 5: Lady Bird Sean and Amanda pick up their year-long countdown with Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, celebrating it as the ultimate millennial coming-of-age film. They dive into its messy, heartfelt mother-daughter drama and explain why this indie darling deserves the No. 5 spot. Along the way, they debate why Lady Bird outshines other Gerwig favorites—Little Women and Frances Ha—and cement its place as one of the century’s most defining stories of growing up. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) In 20 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins rips into Thunderbolts* with their signature “Everything Wrong With” shtick, tallying up all the sins in under 20 minutes—yet even as they dunk on plot holes and cringe moments, they cheekily admit the movie might actually be fun to watch. Want more CinemaSins? Hit up their website and Linktree for all channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), toss them your opinions in a quick poll, or support the crew on Patreon. Don’t forget to join the Discord and Reddit communities, follow the writers on Twitter/Instagram, and catch the latest on TikTok. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

A New High? – Predator: Badlands Review Predator: Badlands flips the script by starring the Predator as the reluctant hero in a PG-13 sequel/Alien crossover that’s won over fans and critics—and shattered franchise opening-weekend box office records. Dive into our spoiler-filled take on The Weekly Planet podcast every Monday (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.), and don’t miss early vids and bonus episodes at BigSandwich.co. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Metric A goes up 📈 but Metric B goes down 📉 — what should you do? Should you celebrate the improvement or worry about the decline? 1️⃣ Identify: Real Degradation or Expected Behavior? ✅ Expected Behavior (Safe to Launch) Example: Meta Group Call Feature Result: DAU ↑ but Total Time Spent ↓ Analysis: Users need fewer group calls because communication becomes more efficient through one-on-one calls. Key metric checks: DAU ↑ Average time per session ↑ User engagement ↑ Conclusion: 2️⃣ Mix Shift vs. Real Degradation Example: Retention ↓ but DAU ↑ Step 1: Segment Analysis New users vs. existing users Step 2: Evaluate Each Segment If new users naturally have lower retention → Mix shift (✅ safe to launch) If both groups maintain or improve retention → Not degradation If both groups show lower r…  ( 9 min )

A timeline visualizes events chronologically, making it easier to understand project progress, historical sequences, or future plans. Whether you're tracking project milestones, creating a presentation, or documenting company history, you need the right tool to build your timeline. This guide shows you how to create timelines using tools you likely already have: Excel: Using SmartArt for basic document timelines. Word: Using SmartArt for report and document timelines. PowerPoint: Using SmartArt for presentation timelines. Google Sheets/Docs: Using Timeline view for collaborative projects (requires Google Workspace). Preceden: Using dedicated timeline software for professional results. JavaScript: Using Bryntum to build custom timeline charts. Each section is self-contained, so you can jump…  ( 12 min )

Swap memory in Linux is a reserved storage space on your disk that acts as virtual memory when your system’s RAM is full. Think of it like a backup fuel tank, your computer primarily runs on RAM, but when that’s exhausted, Linux uses swap space to keep things running smoothly instead of freezing. Swap comes into action when your system needs more memory than what’s available in RAM. The operating system temporarily moves inactive data from RAM to Swap. Here’s a simple ASCII overview: +-----------------+ +----------------+ RAM is always faster than Swap because RAM is physical memory, while Swap uses storage devices such as SSDs or HDDs. Tip: If using SSD, Swap is still slower than RAM but much faster than on HDD. Many beginners wonder, if RAM is faster, why bother with Swap? Here a…  ( 7 min )

Ich habe Claude gebeten für mich etwas nachzurechnen bzw. zu prüfen (https://arxiv.org/pdf/2511.04648). Ich verwende eine eigene DSL, kein billiges Wörterbuch sondern eine rekursive Logik. Die KI darf sich nur in diesem Rahmen bewegen, dabei entstehen dann solche Dinge. Es geht nicht um den Prüfbericht sondern die nachvollziehbarkeit was die KI hier leistet. Sie können sich die Ergebnisse die die KI hier beschreibt in meinem Github Account herunterladen bzw. einsehen. https://github.com/petzi2311/petzi2311.github.io Nein die WhiteBox erkläre ich in diesen Results nicht. Status: PRODUKTIONSREIFE Datum: 2025-11-12 Größe: 1.3 MB Dateien: 401 (50 Runs × 8 Dateien/Ordner) CausaNova_FlexTrace_Demo/ └── runs_graph_50/ ├── 1762967570_pie_seed1000/ ├── 1762967571_pie_seed1001/ ├── ..…  ( 9 min )

In the world of Search Engine Optimization, the Moz DA/PA Checker tool provides essential, proprietary metrics—Domain Authority (DA) and Page Authority (PA)—that offer a fast, accurate, and user-friendly experience for evaluating the overall strength and ranking potential of a website and its individual pages. However, relying solely on DA and PA for strategy development is like judging a symphony by only the brass section. While crucial, these scores represent just one facet of a successful SEO campaign. True, sustainable organic growth requires moving beyond the numbers of the Moz DA/PA Checker and integrating these authority signals with a host of other critical ranking factors. This holistic approach ensures your strategy targets the complete spectrum of Google's algorithms: Authority,…  ( 9 min )

Businesses operate across borders , selling products, processing payments, and managing accounts in multiple currencies. Yet, dealing with fluctuating exchange rates, manual conversions, and inconsistent data can make international transactions a challenge. This is where a currency API becomes an essential tool. By providing real-time and historical exchange rate data, a currency API helps developers and enterprises simplify global operations, automate conversions, and maintain financial accuracy , all through a simple, programmable interface. Let’s explore how these APIs are revolutionizing global transactions and why they are vital for modern businesses. A currency API, or currency exchange rate API, is a web-based service that provides real-time and historical foreign exchange data thro…  ( 10 min )

As generative AI becomes increasingly embedded in the way we build applications, many developers and businesses are revelling in newfound speed and efficiency. With just a few well-structured prompts, entire user interfaces, forms, and workflows can be spun up in seconds. This capability has undeniably revolutionized prototyping and MVP launches. But beneath this surface lies a growing concern: when app logic is too easily generated, it often becomes too difficult to understand, adapt, or scale. In the race to build faster, are we losing sight of how—and why—things actually work? LLM-powered development tools promise simplicity. They respond to natural language commands, turn vague ideas into interface components, and string together APIs or conditional flows based on guessed intent. For…  ( 9 min )

Question: The hurdle in Agent Economics Agents are widely recognized as the next step in the AI industry. They accomplish complex tasks through multiple rounds of reasoning, tool invocation, and self-correction. However, the real obstacle for the large-scale implementation of Agents is not technical capabilities, but "Agent Economics": The frequent and continuous API calls made by Agents, in the face of high inference costs, have led many commercial projects to be budgeted out before they even start. The release of MiniMax M2 is precisely aimed at addressing this "cost issue". It ranks among the top five globally in the authoritative list of performance, but its hybrid architecture fundamentally changes the cost structure of computing. indicating how intelligent and capable it is, with…  ( 8 min )

I’ve always used real-time tools without thinking too much about how they actually work. Google Docs, Figma, Replit multiplayer, VSCode Live Share… you type something, the other person sees it instantly, nothing breaks, nobody overwrites anybody else. It... just works. And for some reason, I kept wondering what’s happening under the hood. How does one person’s change mysteriously appear everywhere? How are conflicts handled? What happens if two people change the same thing at the same time? I didn’t want the “high-level” answer. I wanted to feel the system. The same way building Veridian helped me understand Git, I wanted to understand these real-time sync systems by building one myself. So I built Conflux, a small real-time collaboration engine written in Rust. Not because the world needs…  ( 10 min )

When building applications with Next.js 13+ (App Router), you have two main ways to handle server-side logic: Server Actions: Functions that run on the server, called directly from your components API Routes: Traditional HTTP endpoints that handle requests Both serve different purposes, and knowing when to use each will help you write better code. What's the Main Difference? Server Actions: Think of these as functions you can call directly from your React components. They're great for form submissions and mutations. API Routes: These are like traditional backend endpoints. External services can call them, and they’re perfect for webhooks or third-party integrations. Server Actions are newer and more tightly integrated with React. API Routes are more traditional and flexible for exte…  ( 10 min )

India is not a single voice. It is a chorus. That simple fact has always made technology both promising and difficult here. For years, many digital services addressed a narrow slice of the population. Now, multilingual AI is changing that dynamic. It is not merely translating words. It listens to regional rhythms, respects idiom, and offers interaction in ways that feel native rather than patched on. The change is both practical and profoundly impactful. Why Language Shapes Access Language is more than words. It carries history, custom, and the small habits that make communication effective. When an application ignores those nuances, the result is friction. Users must translate in their heads, guess intentions, or rely on intermediaries. That problem shows up in healthcare, education, gove…  ( 9 min )

NoteBookLM Tutorial: How to Turn Documents Into AI Podcasts What Is NoteBookLM? NoteBookLM is Google's AI-powered research tool that transforms your documents into interactive, AI-generated podcasts. Instead of reading through lengthy PDFs or articles, you can listen to an AI-narrated discussion about your content. Why it matters: Save hours of reading time while absorbing information more deeply through audio. Go to notebooklm.google.com Sign in with your Google account (required) Click "Create new notebook" Give your notebook a name (e.g., "Marketing Strategy 2025") NoteBookLM accepts: PDF files Google Docs Web links (URLs) Plain text To upload: Click "Add sources" in your notebook Choose your upload method: Upload files (drag & drop or browse) Paste a Google Docs link E…  ( 8 min )

In today’s fast-paced automotive industry, customer communication plays a crucial role in enhancing user experience and driving sales. From car dealerships to vehicle service centers, instant messaging has become an essential feature in mobile apps. One of the most effective ways to connect with customers is by integrating a WhatsApp chat button directly into your automotive app. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know — from the benefits of WhatsApp integration to step-by-step instructions and best practices for implementation. Adding a WhatsApp button in your app can significantly improve customer interaction and support. Let’s look at the key benefits: With over 2 billion users worldwide, WhatsApp provides a familiar and trusted platform for quick communication. Aut…  ( 9 min )

Dev.to has grown into one of the strongest developer communities online. What makes it unique is how simple, supportive and beginner-friendly it is. Unlike other platforms that feel competitive or overwhelming, Dev.to feels like a friendly space where anyone can learn, share and grow. Beginner-Friendly Environment New developers feel safe asking questions. The community never judges; instead, members offer detailed explanations and tips. It’s the perfect place for: beginners learning coding students exploring tech professionals sharing ideas open-source contributors Easy-to-Read Content Articles are written in simple language. Developers explain complex topics in a way that makes learning easy. Whether it’s JavaScript, Python, AI or cloud computing — Dev.to has clear guides. Supportive Discussions People comment with solutions, feedback and even free resources. The platform promotes healthy learning instead of arguments. Open-Source Culture Many developers share code, tools and project ideas openly. This helps beginners practice and understand real-world coding. Tech Trends and Career Advice The community actively talks about: new frameworks job interviews remote work productivity freelancing coding challenges Conclusion Dev.to remains a powerful hub for developers, a place where learning is open, friendly and community-driven.  ( 6 min )

What’s intriguing here is Google’s assertion that even their own engineers can’t access the data that’s processed through this system. It operates entirely on Google’s infrastructure, secured by Titanium Intelligence Enclaves (TIE), and employs encrypted, hardware-verified connections to guarantee data isolation. This development highlights that the next significant hurdle for AI isn’t merely about capability; it’s about trust. As models become more personalized and context-aware, finding the right balance between intelligence and privacy will be crucial for widespread acceptance. Do you think users will truly trust cloud-based “private” AI systems, or will they still feel that local processing is the safer option?  ( 6 min )

When I first dove into Facebook’s system design interview courses, I felt like I was stepping into the deep end without a life vest. The problem? System design interviews are famously broad and open-ended, and Facebook’s expectations? High. What follows is my personal journey—failures, insights, and actionable strategies—that helped me turn confusion into clarity. If you’re prepping for your system design interview or simply want to master scalable system thinking, these lessons are for you. 1. Embrace Ambiguity: Learn to Own the Undefined During my first mock interview, I froze. The prompt was something like, “Design Instagram’s photo-sharing backend.” It felt overwhelming: What scale? Which features? What trade-offs? Why this happens: Facebook interviewers purposefully leave questions …  ( 9 min )

For the past few months, I've been working as a solo developer on a project I'm incredibly passionate about, and I'm finally ready (and nervous!) to share it. The project is RapGenerator AI: https://www.rapgeneratorai.com The Problem As a user, I felt cheated. I wanted the full experience. I wanted to hear the song. The Solution: A Full Song Generator AI-generated Lyrics (with hooks and verses) AI-generated Vocals (with a realistic flow) A high-quality Beat Final Mixing The Tech Stack (The Fun Part) Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Radix UI Backend: Next.js API Routes Auth & Payments: My SaaS boilerplate already had Better Auth & Creem integrated. Database: PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM The "AI Magic" is a 3-part chain: Lyrics: I use a large language model (LLM like GPT-4o or Claude 3) with a very specific, multi-step prompt. This forces the AI to output a consistent structure ([Hook], [Verse 1], [Hook]) and maintain rhymes. Vocals: This was the hardest part. I'm using a specialized Singing Voice Synthesis (SVS) API (like ElevenLabs). This isn't just a simple TTS. It takes the text, a voice ID, and parameters for rhythm and emotion to generate a surprisingly good acapella (vocal-only) track. Mixing: The backend then takes the generated acapella, grabs one of the royalty-free beats from its library (matching the BPM!), and uses FFMPEG on the server to mix them into the final MP3 that the user hears. The Ask Let me know what you think!  ( 7 min )

Introduction Kubernetes is now the foundation of contemporary cloud-native infrastructure, allowing businesses to effectively deploy, scale, and administer containerised apps. Kubernetes is at the centre of the rapid shift that modern businesses are making to cloud-native architectures. Now serving as a strategic backbone for scalability, automation, dependability, and developer productivity, it began as a container orchestration engine. Partnering with a reliable Kubernetes service provider has become essential for lowering operational complexity and accelerating innovation as businesses speed up their digital initiatives. Organisations can manage complex microservices architectures, run applications at scale, and guarantee high availability and resilience with Kubernetes. Developers ma…  ( 10 min )

In today’s competitive market, data is one of the most valuable assets a business can have. But having data is not enough. To gain real value, businesses need smart analytics—tools that turn raw data into clear, actionable insights. This blog explains why investing in smart analytics is essential for any business looking to grow, save costs, and make better decisions. Imagine having thousands of pieces to a puzzle but no picture to guide you. This is what it feels like for many businesses with data but no smart way to understand it. Smart analytics acts like the picture on a puzzle box. It shows businesses how all the data fits together, revealing patterns, opportunities, and warnings that were once hidden. Smart analytics uses advanced technology like artificial intelligence and machine l…  ( 7 min )

Dark mode has evolved from a trendy design option to a widely adopted feature across websites, apps, and digital platforms. Today, users expect it — not just for aesthetics, but for comfort, accessibility, and personalization. But what happens when we bring dark mode to help centers? For platforms built on Zendesk, Freshdesk, or other customer support systems, dark mode isn’t just a visual tweak — it’s a UX decision that affects readability, accessibility, and engagement. In this blog, we’ll dive into the pros and cons of dark mode for help centers, explore real-world examples, and provide implementation tips to help you decide if it’s right for your support portal. Dark mode (or night mode) uses a dark background with light text to reduce brightness and eye strain. It’s increasingl…  ( 9 min )

Uploading files efficiently to S3 isn't just about getting data from point A to point B but it's about doing it fast, reliably, and at scale. Whether you're handling 5MB images or 5GB videos, the right approach makes all the difference. The Core Strategy: Direct-to-S3 Uploads Basic Presigned URL Upload Multipart Upload for Large Files S3 Transfer Acceleration Optimal Chunk Sizes Parallel Upload Configuration Connection Pooling & Keep-Alive Monitoring Upload Performance Handling Upload Failures Speed Benchmarks Production Checklist Key Takeaways 🚀 The Core Strategy: Direct-to-S3 Uploads Never route files through your server. This is the #1 performance killer. Client → Your Server → S3 Problems: Server bottleneck, memory spikes, timeouts, infinite scalability. Client → S3 (directly) Your…  ( 13 min )

This blog post is a TIL (Today I Learned) about using Markdownlint as part of your documentation workflow on GitHub lifted from my TIL collection. Markdownlint-CLI is one of those all-round tools, which are always within grasp when you need them. I lint my markdown on the command line I lint my markdown my editor of choice VScode I lint my markdown as a GitHub Action as part of my CI pipeline So lets go over the GitHub Action part. When I set up a repository on GitHub, which going to hold a significant amount of Markdown, I add a Markdownlint configuration: In the root of the repository I add the file: .markdownlint.json { "default": true } The moment I have done that, I can use the command line tool and my editor let's me know I entered bad Markdown. Next step is configuring the acti…  ( 9 min )

FinOps (Financial Operations) is a cultural and operational framework that brings together finance, engineering, and business teams to maximize the value of cloud investments while ensuring cost efficiency and accountability. FinOps is not a process you follow once. it’s a way teams collaborate to control cloud spend. There are six core FinOps principles: Teams must come together and become collaborative. Decisions are driven by the business value of the cloud Everyone is responsible for their cloud use. FinOps data should be accessible and timely. FinOps is driven by a centralized team. Take advantage of the variable cost model of the cloud Key FinOps Terms Explained: Allocation Metadata: Information used to categorize costs based on where a resource is in your environment. Example: Environment=Production, Team=Marketing, and Project=AppX Cost and Usage Reporting: The data source that cloud service providers use to derive your bill for the cloud services consumed. Chargeback: A technique of cost allocation that directly charges teams for their consumption, usually implemented as a strategy for financial allocation. Showback: This approach shows real consumption without directly charging teams, but it still informs them about their usage. CAPEX: Capital expenditure-large one-off purchases that enable long-term value. Example: Before cloud adoption, a company might buy on-premise servers and data center equipment for $500 a CAPEX investment depreciated over several years. OpEx: Operational expenditure is the recurring cost of operations. Example: After moving to the cloud, the same company now pays $25,000 per month for compute and storage resources — an OPEX model where costs vary with usage. Shared Costs: Expenses belonging to several. FinOps is not a tool you install. It’s a culture you adopt to get value from the cloud. FinOps helps organizations balance cost, speed, and quality in the cloud by ensuring that everyone is accountable, data is transparent, and decisions align with business value.  ( 7 min )

Few Himalayan trails blend adventure and tranquility as seamlessly as the Beas Kund Trek Manali 2025. Nestled deep in Himachal Pradesh, this trek takes you beyond the ordinary — toward solitude, serenity, and a sense of inner calm that only the mountains can offer. From lush valleys to glacial streams, from roaring winds to silent summits, the Beas Kund trail is where thrill and peace walk hand in hand. Let’s unravel the beauty, challenges, and experiences that make this trek a favorite among adventure lovers and nature seekers alike. Every Himalayan story begins with a vibrant mountain town, and Beas Manali is no exception. As the gateway to countless adventures, Manali welcomes trekkers with its crisp air, cozy cafes, and stunning mountain silhouettes. The trek begins from Solang Valley,…  ( 8 min )

Summary In the fifth installment of their 25 Best Movies of the Century series, Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins shine a light on Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird. They call it the ultimate millennial coming-of-age tale, praising its raw, hilarious, and complicated mother-daughter dynamic. They also dig into the tough choice to crown Lady Bird over Gerwig’s other fan favorites—Frances Ha and Little Women—convincing us why Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson belongs at the top. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR CinemaSins just dropped a 20-minute sinfest for Thunderbolts (The New Avengers), calling out every plot hole and quirk—while admitting it might secretly be “kinda great.” Along the way they hype their website and socials (YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, Discord, Reddit), invite you to fill out their poll and support them on Patreon, and even give shout-outs to their writing squad. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The way developers build and deploy backend systems is changing rapidly — and serverless architecture is at the center of that transformation. For Node.js applications, serverless computing offers a smarter, leaner, and more scalable alternative to traditional server setups. Instead of managing servers, scaling clusters, or provisioning infrastructure, serverless platforms allow you to focus purely on your application logic — and pay only for what you use. This combination of simplicity, performance, and cost-efficiency makes serverless Node.js a game-changer for modern development teams. What Is Serverless Node.js? In traditional setups, you maintain servers, handle deployments, monitor resources, and worry about scaling. With serverless Node.js, those responsibilities move to the cloud…  ( 8 min )

Hey everyone 👋 I'm excited to introduce the Rasengan UI Kit, a growing collection of 100+ beautifully crafted React components — all powered by the amazing Shadcn UI Whether you’re building a marketing website or a full-scale application, this kit gives you everything you need to move fast while keeping a clean, modern design. 🧭 Marketing Components Perfect for your landing pages and startup websites: Hero sections Teams Pricing tables Contact sections Testimonials Call-to-action blocks And much more... 🧩 Application UI Crafted for dashboards and internal tools: Cards Calendars Toolbars Data grids Lists Modals and dialogs And much more... Each component is well crafted meeting — simplicity, flexibility, and performance. ✅ Built with React + TailwindCSS 🎨 Based on Shadcn UI, giving you theme consistency and customizability 🧠 Designed to work seamlessly with Rasengan.js, but fully compatible with any React project ⚙️ Easy to customize — every component is composable and theme-friendly Explore all components live at: https://ui-kit.rasengan.dev  ( 6 min )

In 2025, the partnership between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is changing the way hospitals deliver care. What was once just digital record-keeping is now becoming the foundation for smarter, faster, and more personalised healthcare. Widespread Use of Predictive AI in Hospitals Today, about 71% of hospitals are using predictive AI tools within their EMR systems — up from 66% just two years ago. These tools help predict patient risks, improve follow-ups, and support quicker, data-based decisions. In large teaching hospitals and multi-hospital systems, AI adoption is even higher — reaching 80–90%, while smaller or rural hospitals are still catching up at under 50%. AI at the Heart of Everyday Operations From Data to Decisions — Faster Real-World Impact Across Hospitals Tackling Challenges Along the Way The Future of Smart Healthcare Sources https://litslink.com/ai-in-healthcare-statistics-key-trends-shaping-2025 https://intuitionlabs.ai/ai-hospitals-2025-adoption-trends-statistics https://blueprism.com/top-healthcare-ai-statistics-2025 https://tempdev.com/65-key-ai-healthcare-statistics  ( 7 min )

React Hooks are stable, battle‑tested, and still the best primitives for building resilient UI logic. real .tsx components you can run today: useState, lifecycle with useEffect, ergonomics with useRef, and custom hooks that model behavior (not components). Repo pieces used in this tutorial (you can adapt them 1:1): 01-useState/TrafficLight.tsx 02-useEffect/TrafficLightWithEffect.tsx 02-useEffect/TrafficLightWithHook.tsx hooks/useTrafficLight.tsx hooks/usePokemon.tsx + PokemonPage.tsx playground/FocusScreen.tsx hooks/useCounter.tsx TL;DR — What you’ll learn Turn useState into a finite state machine you won’t fight later. Write side‑effect safe useEffect with cleanup and event semantics. Use useRef for imperative handles (focus, scroll, measuring) without re‑renders. Design custom hooks tha…  ( 10 min )

I just read a stat that made me sit up straight. By 2026 (well, it's happening), ninety percent of all code is predicted to be AI-generated. Not 20%. Not half. Ninety percent. That's next year. a few months away. And I'm sitting here wondering if I should even bother learning that new framework I bookmarked last week. This isn't speculation anymore. Developers wrote 256 billion lines of code in 2024. The projection for 2025? 600 billion lines. That jump isn't because we suddenly got way better at typing. It's AI. Writing code. Everywhere. For everyone. And the thing is, I use these tools every day. GitHub Copilot autocompletes half my functions. ChatGPT helps me debug weird errors. Claude explains TypeScript generics when I forget how they work. I'm part of this shift. But 90%? That's not …  ( 21 min )

🧭 Table of Contents Introduction Why Beginners Struggle to Learn Python 💡 Introduction Starting your Python journey is exciting — but also confusing. 🐍 Why Beginners Struggle to Learn Python You don’t know what to search for. 🤖 How ChatGPT Can Help You Learn Smarter It can: Explain Python concepts in simple language. When you use it wisely, you’ll start thinking like a programmer — not just copying code. 🧠 How to Use These Prompts Here’s a simple 3-step method to learn Python effectively with ChatGPT: Paste it into ChatGPT and read the response carefully. Run the example code yourself — make small changes, test, and learn. 💡 Tip: Don’t just ask “what,” ask “why.” 🖼️ 50 Python + ChatGPT Prompts (Visual Posters) 🧩 Beginner Tips for Effective Learning 🕒 Consistency > Intensity: Spend 30 minutes daily — steady progress beats long breaks. ✍️ Type code yourself: Don’t just copy-paste — typing builds muscle memory. 🧠 Ask for explanations: Always ask ChatGPT why something works. 🧩 Start small: Focus on one concept (like loops or functions) each week. 🎯 Build mini projects: Try calculators, to-do apps, or text games after completing prompts. 🔥 Remember: The goal isn’t to finish fast. The goal is to understand deeply. 🏁 Conclusion Learning Python doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By using ChatGPT as your daily coding buddy, you can learn step-by-step — one prompt, one topic, one win at a time. 💬 Follow me on Dev.to for more beginner-friendly learning ideas, AI-assisted coding guidance, and motivational developer content.  ( 7 min )

Introduction The global fashion industry continues to evolve, and 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years yet for entrepreneurs looking to enter the e-commerce clothing market. With the rise of social media, influencer marketing, and advanced digital tools, launching an online clothing business has never been more achievable—or more competitive. Whether you’re passionate about fashion design, want to build a fashion store online, or plan to start with a dropshipping model, success depends on strategic planning, strong branding, and consistent marketing. This guide will walk you through every step of how to launch a profitable clothing brand online in 2025, from concept to conversion. Step 1: Identify Your Niche and Target Market The first and most crucial step in starting y…  ( 9 min )

Imagine a future where you never have to open an app again, your phone just gets things done. AI agents are software systems that use artificial intelligence to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users. They can operate autonomously deciding what to do end-to-end, breaking tasks into steps, and using APIs or apps to get the job done. These agents don’t just assist; they act. Whether it’s managing emails, booking appointments, or controlling applications, AI agents are designed to take initiative and deliver outcomes without constant human input. Agentic AI, on the other hand, is a broader system or framework that uses AI agents to perform tasks autonomously on behalf of a user or another system. It’s the architecture that supports, manages, and regulates the behavior of multiple …  ( 7 min )

When we first imagined Wowzers, we wanted to create more than just a party entertainment service. Our vision was to build a platform where creativity, professionalism, and joy converge — a place where every face-painted smile, balloon sculpture, and caricature drawing tells a story and leaves a lasting memory. Wowzers was born from a simple but powerful idea: to make celebrations unforgettable through experiences that are both artistically engaging and reliably delivered. Over the years, this idea has grown into a brand that is synonymous with quality, fun, and family-friendly entertainment, reaching clients across the nation and bringing smiles to countless faces. Why We Chose the Name "Wowzers" The name “Wowzers” encapsulates the very essence of what we strive to offer. Every performance…  ( 11 min )

When we talk about Linux security, most people think of firewalls, sudo permissions, or file ownership. the boundary between user-space and kernel-space. Understanding this boundary is essential for anyone working in cybersecurity, system hardening, or malware analysis. the attacker does. 🔍 What Are User-Space and Kernel-Space? Think of your operating system as a high-security building. The kernel-space is the restricted control room — only a few trusted personnel (kernel code, drivers, privileged processes) are allowed here. The user-space is the public area — where regular users and applications operate. In Linux, these two areas are isolated for safety. User-space programs can’t directly touch hardware or memory used by the kernel. system calls * (like read(), write(), open()) to …  ( 8 min )

Over six months, I developed a complete social networking platform using Django. The project, with over 1,000 commits, implements a comprehensive set of features required for a modern social network. It was successfully deployed on a home server, confirming its stability. Legal Disclaimer & Warning ⚠️ This project, its code, and associated documentation are provided "AS IS" without any warranties of any kind. The author expressly disclaims all liability for any damages arising from the use, misuse, or inability to use this software. 🎓 For Educational & Research Purposes Only: This project is a technical demonstration. It is not intended for production use and has not undergone formal security audits. 🔒 No Warranty: The software may contain bugs, vulnerabilities, and errors. You assum…  ( 7 min )

Hey devs, Coding fluency: ~0.5/10 (I know print("hello"), loops, and that’s it) How? Ran it I’m not a “vibe coder” — I’m a prompt engineer with high tech IQ and zero syntax muscle. The 3 Projects (All Live(now free services expired after 2 months) + GitHub) InDocuSign- https://github.com/AdityaS-EX/DocuSigner https://github.com/AdityaS-EX/bug-tracker-app https://github.com/AdityaS-EX/freelance-marketplace All have: Mentor PDF Plans (I Didn’t Make These) DocuSign Clone Plan (txt)-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Cyx-p4M7OP-IulwbuHisAUgBiJ63gde/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EWg43p4SzkpR1XkR8icB33At2RKHVOPF/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GP-vsDjchqCG7_CICReE-kzwywED4eum/view?usp=sharing My Situation (Be Honest With Me) Truth Reality I can build anything with AII can’t explain a single line without helpI ship fastI’ll fail a live coding interview in 2 mins Roast Me. Help Me. Guide Me. Is my approach cheating? Or smart(It is dumb I know it)? Be brutal. I can take it. Tech Stack (All MERN) React + Tailwind TL;DR P.S. I used ChatGPT to write this post — because my thoughts are scattered and I can’t form clean sentences. But I built the apps. I debugged. I shipped. Now I need your help to level up.  ( 7 min )

Hey devs, Coding fluency: ~0.5/10 (I know print("hello"), loops, and that’s it) How? Ran it I’m not a “vibe coder” — I’m a prompt engineer with high tech IQ and zero syntax muscle. The 3 Projects (All Live(now free services expired after 2 months) + GitHub) InDocuSign- https://github.com/AdityaS-EX/DocuSigner https://github.com/AdityaS-EX/bug-tracker-app https://github.com/AdityaS-EX/freelance-marketplace All have: Mentor PDF Plans (I Didn’t Make These) DocuSign Clone Plan (txt)-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Cyx-p4M7OP-IulwbuHisAUgBiJ63gde/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EWg43p4SzkpR1XkR8icB33At2RKHVOPF/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GP-vsDjchqCG7_CICReE-kzwywED4eum/view?usp=sharing My Situation (Be Honest With Me) Truth Reality I can build anything with AII can’t explain a single line without helpI ship fastI’ll fail a live coding interview in 2 mins Roast Me. Help Me. Guide Me. Is my approach cheating? Or smart(It is dumb I know it)? Be brutal. I can take it. Tech Stack (All MERN) React + Tailwind TL;DR I’m a tech-obsessed beginner who used AI + mentor plans to build 3 real apps. P.S. I used ChatGPT to write this post — because my thoughts are scattered and I can’t form clean sentences. But I built the apps. I debugged. I shipped. Now I need your help to level up.  ( 7 min )

🚀 Introdução Como criar um agente capaz de pensar, agir e se conectar com o mundo real usando apenas Python e LLMs? Essa é exatamente a proposta do LangChain, um dos frameworks mais poderosos e flexíveis para quem quer sair do “prompt isolado” e construir aplicações inteligentes de verdade. Neste artigo, você vai entender, de forma prática e progressiva, os conceitos fundamentais e avançados do LangChain: templates, chains, caching, router chains, tools e agentes ReAct. Tudo o que você precisa para começar a desenvolver suas próprias soluções de IA Generativa. LangChain é um framework open-source que ajuda desenvolvedores a construir aplicações com LLMs de forma modular, escalável e produtiva. Ele fornece uma estrutura padronizada para lidar com: Prompt engineering e templates Encadeame…  ( 8 min )

Hey everyone 👋 I’m a PhD student trying to understand what it’s really like to build and manage microservices — not the textbook version, but the real, messy, frustrating, and sometimes awesome experience that only developers know. If you’ve ever dealt with services that randomly break at 2 AM, communication chaos between APIs, or moments when you wonder if breaking the monolith was even a good idea? I’d honestly love to chat. I’m doing a 40 to 50 minute online interview just to hear about your experience. What worked, what didn’t, and what you wish you knew earlier. It’s for academic research only, so no company secrets or sensitive data. If you’re open to sharing your story, please comment or send me a message. Your experience could really help others understand how microservices work in the real world. Thanks for reading, and respect to everyone out there keeping their services alive :D  ( 6 min )

Hey there, fellow developers! Have you ever poured your heart into a pull request, confident in your clean, tested, and functional code, only for an automated reviewer to shut it down? It's a uniquely frustrating experience, isn't it? Especially when the feedback feels... off. Imagine this: you've just submitted your latest work. All checks pass, tests are green, and the logic is sound, perfectly tailored to your project's unique business context. Then, a bot's comment pops up: "This method appears inefficient. Refactoring is advised." You stare at the screen, bewildered. Inefficiency? You know your approach is optimal for this specific scenario. It's a deliberate, well-considered compromise. A nagging question starts to form in your mind: What if the AI isn't as impartial as we believe? O…  ( 10 min )

🚀 Scaling Up: Why I Chose FastAPI Over Flask and Django for a Data API As a developer, when you set out to build a new data service—like my recent project, FXMacroData (check out the live API at FXMacroData - Real-time Forex Data) the framework choice is crucial. My goal was simple: serve high-frequency macroeconomic data instantly and reliably. I narrowed the field down to the Python giants: Flask, Django, and FastAPI. While Flask is famously lightweight and Django is the enterprise powerhouse, I ultimately landed on FastAPI. Here's why that decision was a game-changer for building a performant, modern data API designed for the cloud. The core requirement for the FXMacroData API is high concurrency and an architecture optimized for modern cloud deployments, specifically serverless envi…  ( 8 min )

Introduction That’s where the idea of community comes in. In 2025, being part of a tech community isn’t just “nice to have” — it’s a game-changer. What a Tech Community Really Is It’s where you can say, “I’m stuck,” and someone replies, “Here, try this.” Whether you’re just starting out or already shipping code, having a strong network makes the journey less lonely and a lot more inspiring. Why It Matters in 2025 That’s why being part of a solid community matters more than ever. It gives you: Support when you hit roadblocks What I’ve Learned from Community Building I’ve seen beginners become confident coders just because someone took time to guide them. My Advice to Developers Remember, the best developers aren’t just great at coding — they’re great at connecting. Let’s Connect Let’s talk about it in the comments Signature: The Duchess of Hackers Full-Stack Developer | Digital Marketer | Community Builder  ( 7 min )

Emily King delivers a silky, intimate Tiny Desk set that feels like a rose-petal hug, with her band’s dreamy harmonies elevating gut-punch breakup tunes like “Georgia” and “Down.” Between songs, she radiates infectious excitement, chatting about the joy of longtime collab Jeremy Most and the creative fun they’ve had over the years. She writes to pick herself up on bad days, which comes through in her new-year anthem “This Year” and the celebratory vibe of “Special Occasion”—a reminder that life’s magic is best shared. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins kick off the fifth episode of their year-long “25 Best Movies of the Century” series by digging into Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, calling it the definitive millennial coming-of-age film thanks to its raw, bittersweet mother-daughter dynamics. They also explain why it narrowly beats out Gerwig favorites Frances Ha and Little Women to claim the top Gerwig spot. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

CinemaSins’s latest video, “Everything Wrong With Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) In 20 Minutes Or Less,” gleefully tallies every “sin” in the movie—yet even as they roast it, they admit it might actually be kinda great. The page also plugs their other YouTube channels (TVSins, Commercial Sins, CinemaSins Podcast), invites you to vote in a poll, support them on Patreon, and follow a full roster of writers and social links for more sinful movie fun. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

0. Preamble: Back to the Digital Playground If cracking that analog safe was a lesson in vintage, tactile hacking, then what came next was its perfect, high-tech counterpart. Welcome back to Zero Nights 2017—Russia's most epic hacker playground. The energy was still electric from the safe-cracking victory, but the conference was far from done with us. As a journalist for "Hacker" magazine, my mission was to document the chaos and creativity. But let's be real: when you see a Tesla's brain sitting on a table, wired up and begging to be poked, you don't just write about it. You roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. This is the story of how our rag-tag crew decided to give a Tesla a friendly, non-destructive digital nudge. Zero Nights wasn't just about listening to talks; it was a…  ( 13 min )

🧩 Introduction In today’s data-driven world, MySQL remains one of the most popular and reliable database management systems used by developers, startups, and enterprises. Whether you’re building a small blog, an e-commerce site, or a large-scale enterprise application, MySQL provides the speed, scalability, and simplicity you need. In this article, we’ll dive deep into everything you need to know about MySQL, from installation to advanced features — perfect for both beginners and professionals. MySQL is an open-source Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) developed by MySQL AB, later acquired by Sun Microsystems, and now owned by Oracle Corporation. It uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to manage and manipulate data. MySQL is known for being: Open-source and free to use. Cross…  ( 9 min )

Introduction When we started developing SynTour, a tourism platform designed to revolutionize how travelers experience Malaysia, we faced significant challenges in managing complexity across multiple microservices. We needed a way to rapidly prototype features while maintaining code quality and architectural consistency. That's when we discovered Kiro, and it fundamentally changed how we approach development. Building SynTour required implementing: Real-time multi-language translation services Complex recommendation algorithms with data-driven personalization High-concurrency backend systems Multiple microservices (authentication, routing, recommendations) Managing all this within tight hackathon deadlines seemed overwhelming until we integrated Kiro into our workflow. Kiro's spec-driven…  ( 7 min )

Best Internship for MBA Students in Chandigarh & Mohali – Solitaire Infosystems Pvt. Ltd. About Solitaire Infosystems Pvt. Ltd. Why Solitaire is the Best Choice for MBA Students MBA students require a platform that integrates business strategy, technology, and hands-on project experience. Solitaire Infosystems Pvt. Ltd. delivers exactly that through its practical, job-oriented internship programs. The internship focuses on developing leadership qualities, strategic thinking, analytical ability, marketing acumen, and a strong grasp of digital transformation and IT management. By working on live projects and industry case studies, students learn how businesses operate in real-world scenarios.  ( 6 min )

Nel mondo della tecnologia e del coding, la precisione è tutto. Lo stesso vale per chi gestisce un portafoglio cripto. Gli sviluppatori e i tech enthusiast hanno spesso un vantaggio: sanno leggere i dati, comprendono le API e capiscono come funzionano i protocolli decentralizzati. Ma anche i più esperti possono trarre beneficio dagli strumenti giusti. Uno di questi strumenti, specialmente per chi vuole acquistare o vendere in modo rapido e sicuro, è MoonPay. Offre un’interfaccia semplice e integrazioni API per chi desidera aggiungere pagamenti in criptovaluta ai propri progetti o siti web. Ecco cinque tool che ogni appassionato di cripto dovrebbe conoscere: Metamask o Rabby Wallet: essenziali per interagire con DEX e dApp. CoinMarketCap o CoinGecko: per tracciare i prezzi, la capitalizzazione e le nuove tendenze del mercato. Zapper o DeBank: ideali per tenere sotto controllo il tuo portafoglio DeFi e i protocolli in cui sei attivo. Ledger o Trezor: i migliori dispositivi hardware per proteggere i tuoi fondi offline. TradingView: una piattaforma completa per analisi tecniche e monitoraggio dei trend. Integrare questi strumenti nel tuo workflow ti aiuterà a risparmiare tempo e a prendere decisioni più consapevoli. E ricorda: la chiave non è solo “comprare crypto”, ma saperle gestire in modo intelligente e data-driven.  ( 6 min )

🎯 Goal Deploy an NGINX Deployment and configure Horizontal Pod Autoscaler using a YAML manifest to scale pods automatically based on CPU utilization. cat nginx-hpa-deploy.yaml apiVersion: apps/v1 kind: Deployment metadata: name: nginx-hpa-demo spec: replicas: 1 selector: matchLabels: app: nginx-hpa-demo template: metadata: labels: app: nginx-hpa-demo spec: containers: - name: nginx image: nginx ports: - containerPort: 80 resources: requests: cpu: 100m limits: cpu: 200m EOF Apply it: kubectl apply -f nginx-hpa-deploy.yaml Check: kubectl get pods -l app=nginx-hpa-demo kubectl expose deployment nginx-hpa-demo --port=80 --target-port=80 Check: kubectl g…  ( 7 min )

🎯 Goal Automatically scale an NGINX deployment based on CPU usage using Kubernetes Horizontal Pod Autoscaler. Let’s create a simple NGINX deployment that runs a lightweight web app to simulate load. cat nginx-hpa.yaml apiVersion: apps/v1 kind: Deployment metadata: name: nginx-hpa-demo spec: replicas: 1 selector: matchLabels: app: nginx-hpa-demo template: metadata: labels: app: nginx-hpa-demo spec: containers: - name: nginx image: nginx ports: - containerPort: 80 resources: requests: cpu: 100m limits: cpu: 200m EOF Apply it: kubectl apply -f nginx-hpa.yaml Expose the deployment with a ClusterIP Service. kubectl expose deployment nginx-hpa-demo --port=8…  ( 7 min )

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Originally published at https://www.nocobase.com/en/blog/weekly-updates-20251113 Summarize the weekly product update logs, and the latest releases can be checked on our blog. NocoBase is currently updated with three branches: main , next and develop. main：The most stable version to date, recommended for installation; next：Beta version, contains upcoming new features and has been preliminarily tested. There might be some known or unknown issues. It's mainly for test users to collect feedback and optimize functions further. Ideal for test users who want to experience new features early and give feedback; develop：Alpha version, contains the latest feature code, may be incomplete or unstable, mainly for internal dev and rapid iteration. Suited for tech users interested in product's cutting-ed…  ( 9 min )

Taming Complexity: Unleashing Evolutionary Algorithms for System Modeling Imagine trying to predict the spread of a new disease, model the fluctuations of a stock market, or simulate the behavior of a robot swarm. These complex systems have countless interacting parts, making accurate modeling a nightmare. The biggest hurdle? Pinpointing the right values for all the crucial parameters that govern the system's behavior. The core idea is surprisingly simple: treat parameter tuning as an optimization problem solvable by algorithms inspired by natural selection. An evolutionary algorithm explores the parameter space by generating candidate solutions, evaluating their performance, and selectively breeding the most promising ones. This process repeats, mimicking evolution, until a set of param…  ( 7 min )

In today’s ever-evolving tech landscape, developers have more opportunities than ever to turn their coding skills into a sustainable income stream. But how can you stand out in a sea of generic apps? The answer lies in building niche web applications—apps that target specific, underserved markets with tailored solutions. Not only are niche web apps highly valuable, but they also open up multiple avenues for monetization, making them a great way to turn your development skills into a profitable business. In this guide, we'll explore how you can tap into this unique space by creating web apps that solve specific problems in niche industries. Plus, we'll dive into monetization strategies, from subscriptions to premium features, and help you build a steady income with your development expertis…  ( 10 min )

How to use ERC-2771 and a Merkle Airdrop contract to build thoughtful, user-first dApps by separating the gas-payer from the transaction authorizer. As smart contract engineers, we build systems that handle real value. This demands a philosophy built on reliability, thoughtfulness, and excellence. Every line of code we write should communicate trust. But what happens when the very design of the network creates friction that breaks this trust? The Human Problem: Gas Fees This is a critical failure in user experience. We’ve presented a user with a "gift" they cannot open. As engineers, our first instinct might be to build a "relayer service." We could have a server, let's call it "Bob" that pays the gas on Alice's behalf. The Technical Problem: msg.sender authorization. In a standard transac…  ( 12 min )

Today, I wrote what I am going to call a “protocol proxy,” a system that receives a request via one protocol (such as HTTP(S)), translates it into another, sends it, and sends back the response as the response for your request. You might be wondering why anyone would need this. In Mini Micro, we only have HTTP(S) connections, and I want to create systems like live chat and a remote shell for my Mini Micro session so I can code anywhere in my house. It works by sending specially crafted POST requests to my Python Flask server, the post request contains all of the necessary information to do the connection and sends it back as a response to our initial request. An example request being something like: http.post("http://127.0.0.1:5000", {"request_type": "socket", "dest":"192.168.1.157", "port":5050, "method": "send", "data": "Hello, world!"}) Unfortunately, I think we are limited to a system where we connect, send, disconnect then connect, receive. The entire flow is like this: Mini Micro makes its http.post request to 127.0.0.1:5000 with the correct info to send via a socket. -> The server parses the request, performs it, target gets the request -> Target does whatever, sends a response, web server returns the response as its response for the request we made -> The response would be returned by http.post. Few things I have to do before I am comfortable releasing it, it needs a cleanup under the hood, I want to write libraries that make the whole experience easy to use with your Mini Micro code, I want to support more protocols. What would you do with this?  ( 6 min )

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AI image generation just got a major upgrade — and it’s free to try. Meet Nano-Banana AI, an advanced image editor and creator powered by Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model. Whether you’re an artist, designer, or just someone who loves experimenting with visuals, this new tool delivers the kind of power and flexibility that was once only possible with professional-grade software. What Is Nano-Banana AI? Nano-Banana AI is an all-in-one image generation and editing tool that integrates Google’s latest Gemini 2.5 Flash Image technology. It allows users to create and refine images using natural language prompts — meaning you can describe what you want, and the AI brings it to life with precision and creativity. But Nano-Banana goes beyond simple prompt-to-image generation. It supports multi-image fusion, character consistency, and prompt editing, letting you merge ideas, adjust scenes, and maintain stylistic coherence across multiple images — all in one platform. Key Features 🚀 Powered by Google Gemini 2.5 Flash Image 🧠 Multi-Image Fusion 🎨 Prompt-Based Editing 🧍 Character Consistency ⚡ Fast, Free & Accessible Why It Stands Out Most AI image tools focus on generation — but Nano-Banana AI focuses equally on editing and control. It’s not just about making new images; it’s about refining and evolving them interactively. The integration with Gemini 2.5 Flash ensures faster generation times, enhanced detail, and smarter understanding of complex prompts. Whether you’re creating a digital portrait, product photo, fantasy scene, or AI art concept, Nano-Banana AI provides a playground for creativity powered by serious AI tech. Try It Yourself Curious to see what Gemini 2.5 Flash can do? Try Nano-Banana AI for free here: https://xole.ai/nano-banana Create. Edit. Blend. Repeat — all with the power of Nano-Banana AI. 🍌✨  ( 7 min )

Want to slash your AI workload? This quick guide walks you through four game-changing ChatGPT hacks—Prompt Reversal to craft spot-on prompts, the 5-Minute Amplifier to repurpose content across formats, the Red Team Technique to stress-test outputs, and Blueprint Scaffolding to make the AI spell out its reasoning. Each trick comes with real examples you can steal for any role or industry. By following these methods, you’ll chop your back-and-forth time in half and crank up productivity fast. Bonus: there’s a free ChatGPT ebook and detailed blog post linked if you’re hungry for more deep dives. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

CinemaSins drops a snappy 20-minute roast of Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers), calling out every cinematic “sin” while cheekily admitting they might secretly dig the movie. Expect their trademark quips plus plugs for the main site, side channels (TVSins, CommercialSins, CinemaSins Podcast), a quick poll to share your hot takes, and a Patreon invite for true sin-chasers. The “sins squad” – Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel – also steer you toward Discord, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok and even Jeremy’s book, so you can babble about each sin (and occasional win) well after the video ends. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

If you’ve been writing JavaScript for more than 10 minutes, you already know one thing: That’s stupidly inefficient. So I built coderkit, a lightweight, practical utility toolkit meant to kill repetitive code and give you a clean, reliable set of helpers you actually use in day-to-day dev work. No clutter. No over-engineered “generic utility abstraction patterns.” What Exactly Is coderkit? A compact collection of JS utilities that handle common tasks cleanly and consistently. It currently includes basic foundational helpers, and the goal is to expand it into: 50+ real-world utilities — string helpers, array manipulation, date processing, financial calculators, object operations, and more. The focus is on: Simplicity Readability Daily usefulness Zero unnecessary bloat Feature Categories i…  ( 7 min )

Introduction In today’s world of advanced manufacturing, materials science, and semiconductor engineering, precision at the microscopic level determines success or failure. To truly understand what happens inside a metal alloy, a weld joint, or a microelectronic chip, engineers and researchers rely on one essential tool — the metallurgical microscope. Unlike biological microscopes, which transmit light through transparent samples like cells or tissues, metallurgical microscopes are designed to analyze opaque materials — those that reflect light rather than transmit it. By using reflected (incident) illumination, these microscopes reveal the hidden textures, grain boundaries, and structural defects that define material performance. Whether in metallurgical labs, semiconductor fabs, or a…  ( 9 min )

liner notes: Professional : Much better day today coding than yesterday. I tried to get a couple of more demo applications for this library running. Of course, one was built with React and it wouldn't run. There was another example that was written in TypeScript. I was able to get it running, but it didn't do anything. I think I needed another program or something running to interact with it. I just went back to the vanilla JavaScript I've been building and refactored it myself with the information from the library's docs and just did trial and error. Worked on it between meetings and I got it working.. sort of. I was able to get an LLM running in the browser through a chat UI to call MCP tools also running in the Web Application to do certain tasks. With the help of AI, I was able to figu…  ( 7 min )

When “Correct” Code Hides a Secret Danger Ever wondered if a bug‑free program could still be unsafe? Researchers have uncovered a sneaky problem: AI‑driven code assistants can produce patches that pass every test but secretly contain security holes. These patches look flawless to the eyes of developers, but a single malicious query can turn them into a doorway for hackers. This discovery matters because millions of projects now rely on automated fixes from code agents, and a hidden flaw could expose sensitive data or cripple software. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: When Correct Is Not Safe: Can We Trust Functionally Correct Patches Generatedby Code Agents? 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 27 min )

You can access the code of this chapter in the Kilo-Go github repository in the movingaround branch Currently your file structure should look something like this: First we want to be able to view a single line without reading it from a file, we will do that later File: editor/editor.go type EditorRow struct { chars string } type EditorConfig struct { restoreFunc func() reader *bufio.Reader rows, cols int cx, cy int numrows int row EditorRow } func NewEditor(f func()) *EditorConfig { ... return &EditorConfig{ restoreFunc: f, reader: bufio.NewReader(os.Stdin), rows: rows, cols: cols, cx: 0, cy: 0, numrows: 0, } } func (e *EditorCo…  ( 13 min )

Imagine building a cutting-edge AI, only to have its accuracy sabotaged by subtle data errors hidden across a network. This is the lurking threat in federated learning, where models are trained on decentralized data. A single compromised source can poison the well, degrading the entire system's performance. How do we ensure our distributed AI remains reliable, even when facing flawed data? The core idea is collaborative teaching with verified subsets. Instead of relying solely on raw, potentially corrupted local data, each participant verifies a small, trusted dataset. Think of it as a 'sanity check' – a shared ground truth. These trusted instances then guide agents to collaboratively select the most informative, yet robust, training data from their local silos. This collaborative approach…  ( 7 min )

🚀 Introduction Every data-driven team faces the same challenge: We built Coomia DataGPT to change that. It’s a self-hosted AI copilot that connects directly to your databases, understands questions in plain English, writes SQL automatically, and visualizes the results instantly. In this post, I’ll share how it works under the hood, the tech stack behind it, and what we learned while building it. At a high level, Coomia DataGPT has three main components: +------------------+ +---------------------+ +-------------------+ | Frontend (React)| ---> | FastAPI Backend | ---> | Database Engines | | Chat Interface | | Query + AI Engine | | (PostgreSQL, etc.)| +------------------+ +---------------------+ +-------------------+ …  ( 8 min )

When Ads Become Helpful Suggestions: Introducing Monetzly, the Google Ads for AI Conversations Imagine you’re using an AI-powered app to draft a report, and as you type, a suggestion pops up: “Need statistics on recent market trends? Check out this resource.” Instead of disrupting your flow, the ad enhances your experience, making it feel like a natural part of the conversation. This is the vision behind Monetzly—the first dual-earning platform for developers and advertisers that redefines how we think about monetization in AI applications. AI applications are booming, yet many developers struggle with monetization models that don't alienate users. Traditional ad placements often disrupt user experiences, leading to frustration rather than engagement. Monetzly solves this problem by offe…  ( 7 min )

🚀 The Problem I Wanted to Solve Most resume builders online are either too generic or charge recurring subscriptions. It turned out so well that I’m now sharing the entire production-ready codebase with anyone who wants to launch their own version. 🧩 What’s Inside Resume Builder Pro ⚙️ Full-stack codebase — Next.js 15 + React 19 + TypeScript + Prisma + PostgreSQL 🧠 Google Gemini AI integration — Resume Parser, Keyword Optimizer, ATS Score Checker 🪄 60+ professional templates — grouped into technical, executive, creative, and modern designs 🔐 Authentication system — Email, Google, and LinkedIn OAuth via NextAuth v5 📦 Export options — PDF, DOCX, TXT, JSON backup 🧰 Built-in tools — Resume Score Calculator, Cover Letter Builder, Keyword Density Analyzer 🐳 Deployment ready — Dockerfile, Vercel config, and AWS/GCP guides 🪶 TailwindCSS UI with Radix UI and Lucide icons 📚 Comprehensive documentation (INSTALLATION.md, DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md, LICENSE.txt) 🧠 Why AI Matters Here Integrating Google Gemini made a huge difference: Parse any uploaded PDF and extract structured data Instantly check ATS compatibility (98 % success in tests) Suggest action verbs and missing keywords Auto-generate bullet points using AI This makes resume building genuinely intelligent, not just form-filling. 💡 Who Can Use It ✅ SaaS founders — launch your own subscription resume builder 🧭 Quick Start (5 Minutes) Then open http://localhost:3000 📦 Deploy Anywhere 🟢 Vercel (1-click) 🟣 AWS / GCP / DigitalOcean 🐳 Docker container ready 🔐 SSL + environment templates included 💬 Get It Here 👉 Launch your own AI-powered resume builder today! 🌐 Get Resume Builder Pro on Gumroad → Includes lifetime access, commercial license, and full documentation. 🧵 Tags ✍️ Author Ram Pattanaik — DevOps Engineer & AI Educator at LocalAiMaster.com Helping developers build and automate real-world AI systems.  ( 7 min )

Introduction Resource Group acts as a logical container that holds related resources for an Azure solution, making it easier to deploy, monitor, and manage them collectively. In this lab, you’ll learn how to create a Resource Group using the Azure Portal, step by step. By the end, you’ll understand why Resource Groups are essential and how they fit into Azure’s resource hierarchy. Objectives Understand what a Resource Group is. Create a Resource Group using the Azure Portal. Verify the Resource Group deployment. Learn optional automation using Azure CLI and PowerShell. Prerequisites Active Azure subscription. Access to https://portal.azure.com. Basic understanding of Azure concepts. Key Terms Resource Group: A container that holds related Azure resources, such as virtual machines, storage…  ( 7 min )

In the previous article we wrote the main component for our app: the Word component. Now, it's time to implement some game logic! Create a models/game.ts file which will store our models. First, we have a GameInfo interface: this is what could be eventually be store on a server (we won't have one, but we'll pretend that we do). It stores the 5 middle words, each with its own hint, the 2 edge words (top and bottom) and a common hint. /** What comes from the server */ export interface GameInfo { words: Array; edgeWords: [string, string]; edgeHint: string; }; Then, we need a similar interface, which I called Game, which stores some additional strings: the user's current values. /** What we store in our component */ export interface Game { words: Arr…  ( 10 min )

Emily King’s Tiny Desk Concert feels like “getting hugged by a rose petal,” thanks to her silky vocals and a crack band that layers dreamy harmonies over heartbreak tunes like “Georgia” and “Down.” Between songs she radiates excitement, chatting about years of creating music with longtime collaborator Jeremy Most. She flips the mood with the self-boosting anthem “This Year” and reminds us that a “Special Occasion” is best celebrated together. Rounding out the set alongside “Distance,” it’s a feel-good performance that leaves you smiling (and maybe reaching for tissues). Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

I've been a professional developer for 10 years. I've built roughly 7 production applications in that time. Just writing that makes me cringe a little—shouldn't it be more? But those 7 applications represent real users, real business needs, real maintenance, and real updates, especially when APIs break or I forget to include something and the application crashes. They're production systems that people depend on. And somehow, I still don't feel like a "real developer." I feel inadequate because with every new project, I have to Google things I've done several times. Things I feel a seasoned developer would know off the top of their head. I'm always looking for boilerplate code so I don't have to type the same HTML tags over and over again. I'm very thankful for reusable components. On more …  ( 7 min )

After 25 years in software development, I recently tackled a problem that's becoming increasingly common: implementing a production-ready RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) system using AWS Bedrock Knowledge Bases. The use case was resume search for a recruiting database, and the results were significant enough that I wanted to share what worked, what didn't, and the gotchas I hit along the way. Recruiters were drowning in manual work. They'd run keyword searches against the resume database, then spend hours manually sifting through results trying to match candidates to job descriptions. The core issue? Basic keyword search doesn't understand context or semantic meaning. A job description asking for "frontend expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks" might miss excellent candidates wh…  ( 11 min )

Summary In the latest Ringer Movies episode, Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan crown themselves “kings of the sewer” after diving back into Brian De Palma’s Snake Eyes, starring Nic Cage, Gary Sinise, and Carla Gugino. They unpack De Palma’s signature camera moves, Cage’s scene-stealing quirks, and the film’s over-the-top set pieces with their usual banter. Produced by Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo, this podcast is brought to you by PayPal—score 5% cash back when you Pay in 4 all holiday long. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Ringer channels for more movie takes. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator: Badlands, the second PG-13 entry since 2004’s Alien vs. Predator, has won over fans and critics alike, smashing franchise opening-weekend box office records. Flipping the Predator from villain to hero in this sequel/Alien crossover clearly paid off. For a spoiler-packed deep dive, catch The Weekly Planet podcast every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. Don’t miss early videos and bonus episodes at BigSandwich.co. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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When people think of artificial intelligence, they imagine complex models, data centers, and cloud servers. What most don’t realize is that the real engine behind this AI revolution started in a place few expected: inside the humble gaming PC. The ...  ( 7 min )

Picture this: you’re sitting in a café with your laptop open, phone on the table, smartwatch buzzing every few minutes, and Bluetooth earbuds playing music. From your perspective, life is peaceful. From your phone’s perspective, it’s juggling a ridic...  ( 14 min )

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Large language models are powerful, but they can also be unpredictable. They might generate long explanations when you expect a short summary, skip fields in a JSON output, or change the format completely from one request to another. When you’re buil...  ( 7 min )

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If you’ve ever opened the Android Bluetooth source code, you might know this feeling. You go in with the calm confidence of a developer who just wants to understand how things work. You open BluetoothAdapter.java and think, “Ah, this looks clean.” Th...  ( 31 min )

You may have built a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline to connect a vector store to a powerful LLM. And RAG pipelines are incredibly effective at grounding models in factual, up-to-date knowledge. But if you've worked with them long enoug...  ( 15 min )

Discrete mathematics plays a key role in machine learning and algorithms. You can use it to find the shortest path (graph theory), encrypt files, compress data, and to do many other things. We just posted a discreet mathematics course on the freeCode...  ( 4 min )

n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform that lets you connect different apps, APIs, and services to easily automate tasks without needing to implement extensive code. We just posted a course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that is ...  ( 4 min )

The token fell through key support despite elevated trading volume and continued institutional inflows into spot ETFs.  ( 32 min )

Alongside bitcoin's tumble back to $98,000, MSTR is lower by another 6.6% on Thursday, bringing its year-to-date decline to 30%.  ( 30 min )

A fresh wave of pessimism is sweeping across crypto markets, but the mood shift may be doing more good than harm.  ( 33 min )

Technical breakdown occurred despite positive institutional developments as volume surged during selloff  ( 31 min )

XLM retreated to $0.281 as selling pressure intensified during afternoon trading, with volume surging amid failed resistance test.  ( 32 min )

Crypto’s U.S. trading-hour weakness continues as hopes for new 2025 BTC high fade, market strategist said.  ( 30 min )

Hedera's native token retreats from $0.1817 to $0.1754 despite institutional accumulation.  ( 31 min )

Internet Computer trades within a narrow range after an early-volume breakout attempt stalled, keeping the token pinned between key support at $6.05 and $6.66.  ( 31 min )

The Solana-centric company is joining a growing list of crypto treasury companies opting to buy back shares as investor appetite for DATs vane.  ( 30 min )

The new proposal, which 59.38% of the community approved, charts a course to raise the buy-back allocation up from 25% of net protocol fees.  ( 31 min )

The managers of the Georgia university's endowment are showing an inclination towards hard assets, opening a sizable position in a gold ETF as well.  ( 31 min )

BONK dropped 3.9% to $0.00001223 as volume nearly doubled amid a breakdown through key support levels.  ( 31 min )

Evaluating crypto treasury companies: Are they hype or real value? Learn the key risks—premium, leverage, and regulation—advisors must consider for clients.  ( 36 min )

Dromos Labs announced a major overhaul of its decentralized exchange infrastructure with the launch of Aero, a unified trading system that will merge its existing platforms across its networks.  ( 32 min )

The token is now rangebound, attempting to stabilize around $950, but analysts see a head-and-shoulders pattern forming, potentially indicating downside ahead.  ( 32 min )

The bank aims to provide a key piece of infrastructure for stablecoin issuers to back the value of their tokens, similarly to BlackRock's Circle Reserve Fund for USDC.  ( 32 min )

Self raised $9 million to expand its zero-knowledge identity platform and introduced a rewards program aimed at driving on-chain verification adoption.  ( 31 min )

The Monetary Authority of Singapore sees a wholesale CBDC as an anchor for a system in which private settlement assets are used for different market needs.  ( 31 min )

XRP is the latest token to be wrapped in a spot exchange-traded fund after the introduction of bitcoin and ether funds 2024 and solana just weeks ago.  ( 31 min )

XRP is the latest token to be wrapped in a spot exchange-traded fund after the introduction of bitcoin and ether funds 2024 and solana just weeks ago.  ( 31 min )

Uniswap (UNI) was also among the top performers, up 4.1% from Wednesday.  ( 28 min )

The crypto asset manager submitted an S-1 to the SEC for a proposed stock offering as industry players accelerate moves into U.S. public markets.  ( 31 min )

The move comes as RISE’s acquired BSX Labs, a perp DEX on layer-2 Base, whose technology will underpin RISE’s new global markets offering.  ( 32 min )

The USDC issuer's new stablecoin foreign exchange engine aims to modernize cross-border payments, reduce risk and streamline settlement.  ( 32 min )

TKO inks multi-year pact with Polymarket, bringing real-time sentiment tracking to UFC and Zuffa Boxing broadcasts.  ( 32 min )

The bank said it created a $1 million "test portfolio" of digital assets, mostly made up of bitcoin.  ( 30 min )

Odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December have fallen to about 52%, indicating increased investor uncertainty.  ( 30 min )

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 13, 2025  ( 38 min )

Bitcoin and ether steadied on Thursday while altcoins faced sharper pullbacks, with AERO, STRK and FET leading declines as market sentiment remained firmly in “fear” territory.  ( 34 min )

Cathie Wood's investment firm added a total 353,328 CRCL shares across three of its ETFs: Innovation (ARKK), Next Generation Internet (ARKW) and Fintech Innovation (ARKF).  ( 30 min )

Large traders are employing divergent options strategies in a directionless market.  ( 34 min )

The token is described in Canary’s filing as both a memecoin and a “cultural statement.”  ( 31 min )

Hyperliquid reportedly took a bad debt of $4.9 million due to alleged POPCAT manipulation.  ( 30 min )

The operator is exploring stricter enforcement of listing rules and audits to protect investors.  ( 30 min )

Token rallies through key resistance with 31% volume surge as Nasdaq certifies first U.S. spot XRP ETF  ( 34 min )

The sharp move unfolded within a $0.0121 range as price action confirmed a textbook lower-high, lower-low formation.  ( 33 min )

Technical breakout drives BCH higher as institutional accumulation emerges above $515 support  ( 32 min )

BTC pulls back from session peaks above $105,300 with exceptional selling pressure before finding footing near $102,000 psychological threshold.  ( 33 min )

The House of Representatives voted in favor of a monthslong funding measure late Wednesday.  ( 31 min )

Mere hours after OpenAI updated its flagship foundation model GPT-5 to GPT-5.1, promising reduced token usage overall and a more pleasant personality with more preset options, Chinese search giant Baidu unveiled its next-generation foundation model, ERNIE 5.0, alongside a suite of AI product upgrades and strategic international expansions. The goal: to position as a global contender in the increasingly competitive enterprise AI market. Announced at the company's Baidu World 2025 event, ERNIE 5.0 is a proprietary, natively omni-modal model designed to jointly process and generate content across text, images, audio, and video. Unlike Baidu’s recently released ERNIE-4.5-VL-28B-A3B-Thinking, which is open source under an enterprise-friendly and permissive Apache 2.0 license, ERNIE 5.0 is a pr…

Artificial intelligence agents powered by the world's most advanced language models routinely fail to complete even straightforward professional tasks on their own, according to groundbreaking research released Thursday by Upwork, the largest online work marketplace. But the same study reveals a more promising path forward: When AI agents collaborate with human experts, project completion rates surge by up to 70%, suggesting the future of work may not pit humans against machines but rather pair them together in powerful new ways. The findings, drawn from more than 300 real client projects posted to Upwork's platform, marking the first systematic evaluation of how human expertise amplifies AI agent performance in actual professional work — not synthetic tests or academic simulations. The re…

LinkedIn is launching its new AI-powered people search this week, after what seems like a very long wait for what should have been a natural offering for generative AI. It comes a full three years after the launch of ChatGPT and six months after LinkedIn launched its AI job search offering. For technical leaders, this timeline illustrates a key enterprise lesson: Deploying generative AI in real enterprise settings is challenging, especially at a scale of 1.3 billion users. It’s a slow, brutal process of pragmatic optimization. The following account is based on several exclusive interviews with the LinkedIn product and engineering team behind the launch. First, here’s how the product works: A user can now type a natural language query like, "Who is knowledgeable about curing cancer?" into L…

Alembic Technologies has raised $145 million in Series B and growth funding at a valuation 13 times higher than its previous round, betting that the next competitive advantage in artificial intelligence will come not from better language models but from proprietary data and causal reasoning. The San Francisco-based startup, which builds AI systems that identify cause-and-effect relationships rather than mere correlations, is using a significant portion of the capital to deploy what it claims is one of the fastest privately owned supercomputers ever built — an Nvidia NVL72 superPOD that will power its enterprise-grade causal AI models. The investment, led by Prysm Capital and Accenture with participation from Silver Lake Waterman, Liquid 2 Ventures, NextEquity, Friends & Family Capital and …

President of Microsoft Research Peter Lee elaborates on the future of AI, uncovering emerging trends, hidden opportunities, and breakthrough innovations that are not yet visible to most.  ( 15 min )

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has built an experimental large language model that is far easier to understand than typical models. That’s a big deal, because today’s LLMs are black boxes: Nobody fully understands how they do what they do. Building a model that is more transparent sheds light on how LLMs work in general, helping researchers…  ( 21 min )

Google DeepMind has built a new video-game-playing agent called SIMA 2 that can navigate and solve problems in a wide range of 3D virtual worlds. The company claims it’s a big step toward more general-purpose agents and better real-world robots.    Google DeepMind first demoed SIMA (which stands for “scalable instructable multiworld agent”) last year. But…  ( 22 min )

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI is changing how we quantify pain Researchers around the world are racing to turn pain—medicine’s most subjective vital sign—into something a camera or sensor can score as reliably as blood pressure. The…  ( 23 min )

Last week, we hosted EmTech MIT, MIT Technology Review’s annual flagship conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Over the course of three days of main-stage sessions, I learned about innovations in AI, biotech, and robotics.  But as you might imagine, some of this climate reporter’s favorite moments came in the climate sessions. I was listening especially closely…  ( 21 min )

Guerrilla Games (Guerrilla) announced the latest title in its Horizon IP, Horizon Steel Frontiers. Unlike the previous instalments, the game is a cross-platform Massive Multiplayer Online RPG (MMORPG). The studio collaborated with NCSoft, the South Korean developer and studio behind two other MMORPGs, Lineage and Guild Wars. “We’ve loved collaborating with NCSOFT and are beyond […] The post Guerrilla Games Officially Announces Horizon Steel Frontiers MMORPG appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

LRT commuters be advised. Rapid KL has announced that it will be upgrading the signalling system of the Kelana Jaya LRT Line on selected dates. As a result, the line will be experiencing some downtime. As per the official Rapid KL Facebook post, the downtime will only take place on 15 and 16 November from […] The post Kelana Jaya LRT To Receive Signalling System Upgrades; 17 Stations To Be Affected appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

BYD recently previewed its Shark 6 (known as Shark in other markets) during the BYD Tech Discovery 2025. This marks the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pick-up truck’s first appearance in the Malaysian market, highlighting the automaker’s Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) Super Hybrid technology. As previously reported, the Shark 6 features a boxy body profile with a […] The post BYD Previews Shark 6 PHEV Pickup Truck In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

vivo has officially launched its vivo X300 flagship series in Malaysia, which consists of a standard model and a Pro variant. Today’s event fully unveils the specifications for both models, along with their respective local pricing. On the things they have in common, both the X300 and X300 Pro run Android 16 via vivo’s new […] The post vivo X300 Series Officially Launches In Malaysia; Starts From RM3,599 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

Mastercard is aiming for password-free and number-free checkouts across the Asia Pacific (APAC) by the year 2030. To that end, the payment service provider is rallying banks, merchants, digital wallets, and technology partners to fully embrace tokenised payments via biometric authentication. “The vision is simple: no passwords, no manual card entry, no friction,” Sandeep Malhotra, […] The post Mastercard Aims For Password-Free, Number-Free Transactions In APAC By 2030 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

As Malaysia continues to advance its AI ambitions, the Home Ministry (KDN) will implement four key resolutions on the technology to enhance the country’s national security ecosystem. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that these resolutions were reached at the AI Transformation for Security Symposium 2025. The minister went on to explain that artificial […] The post Home Ministry Implements Four AI Resolutions To Bolster National Security appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Recently, at the ongoing Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE) 2025, national automaker Perodua unveiled its very own EV home charger. This is a key aspect of its EV ecosystem that is being built around its fully electric model (EV) that is set to debut this month. The home charger will be fully integrated with […] The post Perodua Unveils Own EV Home Charger At GATE 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Samsung has officially launched the Movingstyle LSM7F, a portable 27-inch touchscreen display with a three-hour battery life. There’s a big emphasis on the portability aspect of the device, as users can easily move it around on a rollable stand or carry it like a giant briefcase. Specs-wise, the display sports a 27-inch LED panel with […] The post Samsung Movingstyle LSM7F Is A Portable 27-Inch Touchscreen Display With A Handle appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Apple is rolling out its latest developer beta for macOS 26.2. This update introduces a new feature called Edge Light, which serves to improve the user experience during video calls. Essentially, it allows the display to function as a ring light. For the most part, the new feature is pretty straightforward. The Edge Light creates […] The post macOS 26.2 Developer Beta Introduces Edge Light Feature For Brighter Video Calls appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

It has been a good while since Valve released anything major on the hardware side of things. But now, after years of waiting, the company has finally announced three new products coming in 2026. This lineup comprises the new Steam Machine, the Steam Controller, and the subject of this article, the Steam Frame VR headset. […] The post Valve Announces Steam Frame VR Headset appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Back in March this year, the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia), under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) proposed to develop an application to bring all electric vehicle (EV) charging providers, such as Shell Recharge, Charge EV and others under one platform. According to PLANMalaysia, the goal of the proposed app is […] The post Government Approves Unified e-Mobility Platform To Streamline EV Charging Nationwide appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Valve has announced that it is expanding its Steam hardware lineup with three new products. Among these additions are some familiar names, as the company is reviving some items it discontinued quite a while back. Yes, the Steam Machine and the Steam Controller are making a return of sorts. Starting with the Steam Machine, it’s […] The post Valve Unveils Steam Machine And Steam Controller appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Insta360 has announced a new range of accessories for its recently launched Ace Pro 2 action camera, expanding its capabilities for both video and photography. The lineup includes three attachable lenses, a redesigned grip with built-in controls and extra battery life, and a compact wireless printer that produces instant laminated photo prints. The highlight of […] The post Insta360 Introduces New Grip, Printer And Lenses For The Ace Pro 2 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

U Mobile has been tasked with achieving 80% 5G coverage in populated areas within its first year of operation and 95% by the third year, according to its detailed business plan (DBP) for leading Malaysia’s second 5G network. The targets were disclosed by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil in a written parliamentary reply yesterday. Fahmi […] The post Fahmi: U Mobile Must Hit 80% 5G Coverage Within First Year of Operations appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

ASUS is announcing the availability of its latest Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W and Strix OLED XG27AQWMG gaming monitors in Malaysia. The two displays are expected to be available on store shelves by the end of the month. Both these 27-inch QHD gaming monitors feature the latest Tandem OLED technology, with the promise of delivering brighter visuals, […] The post ASUS Announces Availability Of New Tandem OLED Gaming Monitors In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

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Meet the New AI Research Buddy That Learns Like a Human Ever wondered if a computer could dig through the web, check facts, and write a clear answer all by itself? Scientists have built a clever AI called PokeeResearch‑7B that does just that. Its breakthrough lies in a special training method where the AI learns from its own successes and failures, guided by feedback from other smart language models. In everyday life, such a tool could turn a vague question into a reliable answer in seconds, making research faster and more trustworthy for students, journalists, and curious minds alike. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: PokeeResearch: Effective Deep Research via Reinforcement Learning from AIFeedback and Robust Reasoning Scaffold 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 27 min )

AI Content Marketing: 2025's Game-Changing Strategies AI has moved from experimental novelty to operational necessity in content marketing. By early 2025, 73% of marketing teams use AI tools daily, according to HubSpot's State of Marketing report. But here's the uncomfortable truth: most marketers are using AI the same way, creating a homogenized content landscape that readers scroll past without a second thought. The real opportunity isn't in using AI—it's in using it differently. While your competitors generate generic blog posts with ChatGPT, sophisticated marketers are deploying AI for psychographic audience modeling, real-time content personalization at scale, and predictive engagement optimization. The gap between basic AI adoption and strategic AI implementation is widening fast. …  ( 8 min )

Decoding the Daily Grind: AI That Understands Your Unspoken Routines Ever wonder how a city planner anticipates traffic jams, or a hospital optimizes patient flow? It's not just about raw numbers; it's about understanding the why behind our daily habits. What if AI could truly grasp these unspoken routines, going beyond simple prediction to reveal the underlying social fabric? That's the power of a new breed of agent-based simulation. At its core, this approach uses a novel framework to build virtual 'agents' that don't just react; they act based on learned social practices. Instead of simply programming them with rules, you equip them with the capability to observe, internalize, and replicate common routines within a simulated environment. Think of it like teaching an AI to 'walk a mile…  ( 7 min )

Stop throwing your life in the garbage. Automate. gabeb03 ・ Oct 17 #gadget #programming  ( 5 min )

🎮 PyQuest: Test Your Python Skills! ✨ Features: ASCII art banner (powered by pyfiglet) Multiple‑choice questions loaded from q.json Score tracking with percentage Results saved to results.csv 📂 Setup: download the project here. Make sure you have Python 3 (or more) installed. Install pyfiglet with pip install pyfiglet. Run the game by: double‑click launch.bat on Windows.  ( 6 min )

When users tap quickly between images, your preview can flicker, hide the spinner at the wrong time, or even show the wrong photo. That’s a classic race condition during image loading. Here’s the core fix in one line—and why it works. You show a full-screen preview of an image in a modal (or a floating box). A user taps Image A, it starts loading. Before it finishes, they tap Image B. If Image A completes late, its onLoad/onLoadEnd can still fire and mutate state that now “belongs” to Image B—hiding the spinner too early or causing flicker. React Native’s Image kicks off a native request as soon as it renders with source={{ uri }}. If you keep the same Image instance mounted while swapping the URI, late callbacks from the previous load can still arrive and update your UI state. Force the p…  ( 7 min )

In-app chat keeps interactions on-platform, so users can collaborate and respond without switching to another app. Building or integrating top chat features into your app will give users even more of a reason to stay. Let's say you're building a telehealth app. Basic messaging functionality is enough for patients and doctors to discuss a condition, but it's not sufficient for sending images for accurate diagnoses or storing messages long-term for the patient to revisit. And without secure messaging, it's not compliant. But with the amount of features to choose from, how do you know which will best serve your audience? Which ones should you prioritize and which should you skip completely? In this post, we share the 14 top features for engaging in-app chat, helping you decide what to integra…  ( 14 min )

I just launched a half marathon training plan designed for parents with actual jobs and kids. Not for elite runners. For regular people who want to build a habit and cross a finish line. 3 goal options: 3:00 (just finish) 2:30 (getting stronger) 2:00 (pushing yourself) 12 weeks. Built-in flexibility. Real life. Check it out Martin P.S. I also put together a page of running gear I actually use.  ( 6 min )

The Evolution of AI Tools: What Developers Need to Know The landscape of AI-powered development tools has undergone a seismic shift since GitHub Copilot's launch in 2021. By 2025, we're witnessing not just incremental improvements, but fundamental transformations in how developers write code, debug issues, and architect solutions. Let me walk you through the data that tells this story—and show you why the right SDK matters more than ever. GitHub Copilot's evolution represents a masterclass in AI advancement. In 2025, it leverages OpenAI's GPT-4o—a multimodal flagship model enabling text, code, and visual reasoning. This isn't marketing speak; the capabilities are measurable. According to real-world case studies, a fintech startup reduced development time by 40% when building an MVP API …  ( 11 min )

Nmap Everyone’s busy making “autonomous AI agents.” what they can actually do once they get a shell. Developers built containers, then forgot to pin them. You’ve seen it: the “agent” reads a JSON manifest, loads 20 tools from the internet, and starts running commands on your infra. It’s not AI. MCP is supposed to standardize how agents talk to tools and data sources — discovery, schemas, structured calls. The issue? trusts whatever tool the agent registers. crane, it’s allowed to act like crane. It’s Docker Hub :latest, all over again — but this time your LLM is running the pull. Think of them as the firewall inside the agent runtime. An MCP client interceptor hooks every tool call before it leaves the client, and every result after it returns. [Agent/LLM] → [MCP Client] → (Before Intercep…  ( 8 min )

How to Stop Shipping Garbage Before It Ships You If your build still pulls ubuntu:latest, you’re not “cloud-native.” You’re running a randomizer in production. Every tag that isn’t a digest is a liability. :latest is not convenience; it’s negligence. What you write What happens next FROM node:latest You rebuild on Tuesday and ship a new kernel vulnerability. pip install flask You pull in a supply-chain bomb before lunch. terraform init You silently upgrade the AWS provider, then wonder why IAM exploded. If you don’t pin it, you can’t attest it. OPA (Open Policy Agent) A fast, embeddable policy engine. Conftest A CLI built on top of OPA. parses Dockerfiles, YAML, Terraform, JSON feeds them into OPA exits 1 on fail, 0 on pass That’s all you need for CI or pre-commit hooks. …  ( 8 min )

Keyboard users often encounter issues when interacting with popins, modals, or tooltips. During an accessibility audit with a partner, we noticed that focus can easily escape the popin, leading to a confusing experience. This approach ensures keyboard users can stay within the popin and interact predictably, improving accessibility and user experience (UX) for all users. Popins generally include several interactive elements: a close button, overlay, and main content such as forms or call-to-actions (CTAs). Without proper focus management, users can tab out of the popin into the underlying page, breaking accessibility rules and making interactions unpredictable. Key rules for accessible popins: When a popin opens, we save the currently focused element and programmatically set focus to the c…  ( 8 min )

As you know, version 2 of WebForms Core technology will be released by Elanat soon. In the past days, we have given an extensive description of the revolutionary features and capabilities of version 2, and in the next few days we will reveal other new features. WebForms Core is a server-based technology, yet it offers revolutionary offline capabilities. Think of this workflow: The server defines the interaction patterns The client caches the JavaScript commands and calls The user interacts with the application completely offline The JavaScript runs locally without contacting the server Synchronization occurs when the connection is resumed This solves the problem of PWA complexity that plagues traditional SPA development. Version 2 of WebForms Core introduces a Checksum mechanism and SHA256…  ( 10 min )

This AI Song Just Went Number 1...FOR REAL It finally happened: an AI-generated track has climbed all the way to the top of the Billboard charts, marking an unprecedented moment in music history. This breakthrough raises big questions about creativity, originality, and where artificial intelligence fits into the artistry we’ve always valued. Behind the scenes, the My Beato Club community—dozens of supporters from Justin Scott to Toby Guidry—have been rallying around this innovation, underscoring how passionate listeners and creators are about the future of music technology. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Recently we launched a new File Search Tool, a fully managed RAG system built directly into the Gemini API that abstracts away the retrieval pipeline so you can focus on building. For all of the details, check out the blog post, or read on for a tutorial from Mark McDonald. Imagine effortlessly recalling specific details from your favorite podcasts or getting a quick recap when returning to a long series' storyline. An AI conversation, equipped with the full context of your podcasts, makes these easy. In this tutorial, we'll build a tool for this exact case. We'll create a Python app that ingests a podcast RSS feed, transcribes the episodes, and indexes them using the File Search Tool. This allows us to ask natural language questions and get answers based on the actual content of the podca…  ( 9 min )

Sean and Amanda dive into Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, ranking it No. 5 on their list of the 25 Best Movies of the 21st Century. They praise it as the ultimate millennial coming-of-age film, exploring its honest, complicated mother-daughter dynamics and why it stands out over Gerwig’s other hits like Little Women and Frances Ha. Along the way, they break down what makes Lady Bird so uniquely defining—its perfect blend of humor, heart, and generational truth—and why it earned its spot as their official Gerwig pick. Toss in some State Farm sponsorship love, and you’ve got another Ringer podcast episode worth your time. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Part 1 Belated update. Yes, it’s been five years, can’t believe it myself. What’s the “delta” for the last three years that flew by too fast? At the same time, obviously, everything has changed — some things even multiple times. We went through COVID with its obligatory work-from-home setup, only for many companies to start imposing, some more gradually than others, return-to-office policies. I interviewed a number of candidates recently who moved away from major tech hubs during COVID and had to leave their jobs because of the RTO push. We are still fully remote. Most of the Big Tech companies went through rounds of mass layoffs — a tectonic shift from the previous 20 or so years of competing for talent and outbidding each other in offers. Startups suddenly became much more attractive f…  ( 9 min )

In recent times, I have been working in Tines as we have shifted to this platform for our SOAR needs. Tines SOAR is a Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response platform that uses a no-code/low-code interface to help security teams automate and manage security workflows, making them faster and more efficient. It integrates with various security tools through an API-centric approach, allowing it to automate tasks like responding to alerts, triaging incidents, and enriching threat intelligence data I have been enjoying using this tool a great deal as it allows a lot of flexibility and comes with a large number of built-in integrations. Tines also has great performance as I have noted that the platform can run actions in parallel which reduces run time as compared to some other SOAR products. Using Tines, I have been able to automate 50 hours (and counting) of security work so that security engineers can spend time on more value added projects. As part of my learning on this platform I have completed both the Tines Core Certification as well as the Tines Advanced Certification. These certifications contain a number of pre-labs which contain a lot of good hands-on material and tips and creates to create robust/efficient stories. I am looking forward to further my knowledge/skills on the platform in order to increase efficiencies via automation!  ( 6 min )

This Is the End Recently, I shared a project skeleton and a post that allows you to easily turn almost any relational database schema into a REST API. It took me about a month to develop the first release, just a few hours at night when the kids were asleep and during weekends, since I’m currently working full-time. The feedback was mixed. Some people liked it, others simply hated it. At some point on Reddit, people even downvoted the project without explaining why. Fortunately, some benevolent users also took the time to tell me what they liked or didn’t about the project. My initial goal was to solve a problem I had: reusing an existing, functional relational data model and its data from a monolithic application, and turning it into a headless architecture, where the backend is a REST…  ( 7 min )

The average new engineer spends 2–3 weeks just figuring out where things are. Not building. Not shipping. Just… searching. Here’s what actually happens: The real cost? Each new hire wastes 40–60 hours of senior developer time just asking questions. How to fix it: Centralize your knowledge in one place Centralize your knowledge in one place Make your codebase searchable with AI Auto-document meeting decisions Link tasks to code changes for context We built Syncally to solve this exact problem. It connects your GitHub, meetings, and tasks so new devs can ask “why was this built this way?” and get instant answers. No more 3-hour context-hunting sessions. No more bothering your senior devs. If onboarding takes more than 3 days, your knowledge management is broken.  ( 6 min )

CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE get_blob_full_text( FOR rec IN ( SELECT blob_to_text_range(t.VERSIONS, c.start_byte, c.end_byte) as chunk_content FROM CacheIOIStates t CROSS JOIN ( SELECT level as chunk_num, (level * 4000 - 3999) as start_byte, (level * 4000) as end_byte FROM dual CONNECT BY level <= CEIL( (SELECT blob_length(VERSIONS) FROM CacheIOIStates WHERE IOIID = p_key1) / 4000 ) ) c WHERE t.IOIID = p_key1 ORDER BY c.chunk_num ) LOOP IF rec.chunk_content IS NOT NULL THEN DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE(rec.chunk_content); END IF; END LOOP; EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE('Error: ' || SQLERRM); END get_blob_full_text; /  ( 6 min )

So I was speaking with the Backend Standup guys the other day (as one does) and one of them explained a problem they were having. They were attempting to do a  Stripe integration but were running into problems with the webhook portion. For those who need a reminder, a webhook is basically a callback from an online service into your application. For example, with Stripe (a payment processing service) you can set up subscriptions with your customers, where they sign up and pay you a certain amount each month. To handle this, Stripe generates an invoice automatically, and then charges them for it, again automatically. In order to give your application some visibility into this process, you can configure Stripe to hit a specified endpoint on your application with payment updates. This also app…  ( 7 min )

Tailwind CSS Won the War... But We're the Losers Elvis Sautet ・ Nov 7 #tailwindcss #webdev #css #productivity  ( 5 min )

A hands-on guide to creating privacy-preserving token sales on Canton Network Ever wanted to build a token sale where only the buyer, seller, and maybe a regulator can see the details? That's exactly what we're going to create today. We'll build a complete ICO (Initial Coin Offering) smart contract that sells one token for another, with privacy built-in and atomic operations that can't fail halfway through. ICO's are back! From Monad to MegaETH or projects launching their token on Tally.xyz, capital formation as product market fit for crypto is the meta. Before we dive into code, let's make sure we're on the same page. An ICO (Initial Coin Offering) is when a project sells their tokens to raise funds. Traditionally this happens on public blockchains where everyone can see: Who bought what …  ( 12 min )

AI's Achilles Heel: Can We Prove Plans Before They Execute? Imagine deploying an AI-powered system only to find its carefully crafted plan leads to a catastrophic failure. What if your self-driving car suddenly decided the best route involved driving through a lake? The current AI planning paradigm often lacks a critical step: rigorous verification. It's time to move beyond black-box AI and embrace provably correct planning. The core idea is to develop a system that allows us to formally prove that an AI's plan will achieve its intended goal, while respecting resource constraints. Think of it like a building inspector checking the blueprints before construction begins, not after the building collapses. By associating plans with logical proofs, we can mathematically guarantee their correc…  ( 7 min )

Can AI Predict the Next Terror Attack? What if we could look a few weeks ahead and see where the next wave of terror incidents might rise, just like checking tomorrow’s weather? Researchers have built a smart computer model that learns from decades of global terror data and now gives surprisingly accurate short‑term forecasts. It’s a breakthrough that shows how AI can turn massive historical records into practical, life‑saving insights. Every extra week of warning matters—and that’s a future worth working for. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Predicting the Unpredictable: Reproducible BiLSTM Forecasting of Incident Countsin the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 26 min )

I'm building my first SaaS product in public. It's called SpeakSheet, and it generates Excel spreadsheets from natural language prompts. This is my Day 1 devlog. 🧠 The Idea Most people create the same spreadsheets repeatedly. Budget trackers. Sales logs. Task lists. Client rosters. What if you could just describe what you need and get a fully structured .xlsx file in seconds? That's SpeakSheet. 💡 How It Works User types a prompt (e.g., "Track gym members with name, age, membership type, join date") ✅ What I Built Today Basic MVP UI (used ChatGPT to speed up scaffolding) 💬 Feedback Welcome I'm building this 100% in public. Follow along: Twitter: [@NotVarunKV] Drop a comment if you have ideas, questions, or just want to roast my code 😅  ( 6 min )

If you’ve been building web apps for a while, you’ve probably heard the React vs. Next.js debate more times than you can count. Both are powerful, both come from Meta’s ecosystem, and both dominate the frontend world but which one should you choose in 2025? As a full-stack developer who’s built production apps using both React and Next.js, here’s my honest breakdown. React is a frontend JavaScript library used for building user interfaces. Pros: Flexible and customizable architecture Huge community and library support Easier to learn for beginners Perfect for client-side rendered apps Cons: SEO can be tricky for SPAs Manual setup for routing and optimization Requires additional libraries for full-stack behavior (e.g., React Router, Axios, etc.) What is Next.js? Next.js is a React-based framework created by Vercel that adds server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and API routes — turning React into a full-stack framework. Pros: Built-in routing and API handling Excellent SEO (SSR and SSG) Image optimization and performance improvements Easy deployment on Vercel or AWS Amplify Supports hybrid rendering (mix of SSR, SSG, ISR) Cons: Slightly higher learning curve Limited flexibility compared to vanilla React Build times can be longer for large projects You’re building a small-to-medium SPA If I’m building a quick MVP or mobile app frontend — I’ll still use React. In 2025, React remains the best choice for flexibility, while Next.js dominates in speed, SEO, and developer experience. If you’re starting a new project, go with Next.js — it gives you everything React does, and more, with less setup.  ( 7 min )

Je ne suis pas développeur de métier. J’ai simplement eu envie d’apprendre quelque chose de nouveau, pour le fun, et de créer un outil concret. L’idée était simple : une extension qui repère automatiquement les synonymes du mot maison sur n’importe quelle page web, les surligne, puis affiche un compteur. Rien d’ambitieux au départ, juste un petit projet pour progresser et voir si j’étais capable de le mettre en ligne. Résultat : Synonymes Maison, une extension Chrome légère, sans publicité et sans collecte de données. Je voulais suivre l’usage de certains mots liés à maison, que je croise souvent en rédaction ou dans mes recherches. J’avais besoin d’un outil qui scanne les pages automatiquement, repère les synonymes, les met en évidence, et garde un total cumulé. Comme ça n’existait p…  ( 7 min )

Today's vibe is to talk about the new version of the template language. We've been working on this project for a year and a half now, and, man, this is definitely the level of seriousness we're looking for. You might think that after all this time, things could be done much better. That's true, but the fact is, what we have is really, really cool. Let's take a look at the new version and see what we've prepared :) Articles usually fill you with unnecessary fluff, whether on topic or not. I like to do that too, of course, but let's get straight to the most important thing. Text Text Yes, now instead of indica…  ( 9 min )

Of all the gilded promises the internet offers, few are as shrouded in mystique as “traffic arbitrage.” You’ve seen the lifestyle it supposedly funds: laptops open on pristine beaches, dashboard shots of luxury cars, and screenshots of dizzying daily profits. It feels like a private club, and the rules of entry are written in a language you don’t yet speak. But what if I told you the core principle is something you already understand intuitively? What if the complex jargon—CPA, RevShare, ROI, verticals—is just a professional shorthand for a simple, universal business model? The secret to traffic arbitrage isn't about finding a magic button. It’s about understanding its architecture. It's about seeing the system, not just the components. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it. You’ll start…  ( 11 min )

Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Network Namespaces Warning: No AWS bills were harmed in the making of this project! 💸 Hey! I'm Sherifdeen Adebayo, and buckle up because I'm about to tell you how I accidentally became best friends with Linux networking (didn't see THAT coming in 2025! 😅). So there I was, staring at the HNG13 Stage 4 DevOps challenge like it was jollof rice without chicken 😭. The task? Build a complete Virtual Private Cloud system on Linux. My networking knowledge at the time? "IP address goes brrr" 🤷‍♂️ Spoiler alert: It's not magic. It's just clever use of Linux tools that have been chilling since before TikTok was a thing! (Yes, I'm old enough to remember when we had to ping people to know if they were online 👴) I created vpcctl - basically AWS VPC's youn…  ( 16 min )

Announcing the XTool Christmas Contest Winners: A Masterclass in Community & Digital Engagement The air has been thick with anticipation, and the creative community has been buzzing! We are thrilled to finally announce the exhilarating results of the xTool Christmas Contest. This festive challenge invited creators from all walks of life to unleash their imagination, utilizing xTool's innovative laser cutters and engravers to craft truly remarkable projects. The contest was a resounding success, showcasing an incredible array of talent across two distinct categories: the 'How to Make' group and the 'Inspirational' group. Each submission was a testament to the boundless possibilities that creative tools, combined with a spark of genius, can bring to life. From intricate designs to heartwarmi…  ( 9 min )

E aí, galera! Resumindo e dando a resposta, que é um pouco contraintuitiva para quem vem de outras linguagens, não, não existe imutabilidade garantida no tempo de execução do JavaScript ou TypeScript. Mas o TypeScript nos oferece alguns caminhos para forçar essa prática e te avisar dos erros antes que teu código rode. TL;DR: Vou te mostrar o motivo por trás disso e como usar o TypeScript para escrever um código muito mais seguro e fácil de entender. A raiz do problema: JavaScript é mutável por natureza O JavaScript foi construído com a ideia de mutabilidade para a maioria dos seus tipos de referência, como por exemplo, objetos e arrays. Quando usamos const, a única coisa que garantimos é que a variável não será reatribuída. O conteúdo do objeto ou array que ela aponta na memória pode ser …  ( 7 min )

AI is amazing for boilerplate and speed, but my test proved it's a dangerous "naive junior" when handling secrets and testing cleanup. I detail exactly where the tool fell short and why you must keep an eagle-eyed human-in-the-loop to prevent code disasters. What's been your experience? Security by Design Pt 2: AI for Threat Modeling and Remediation  ( 6 min )

I recently published an article about Masonry Grid, and here I am again with another post. What happened? Well, something interesting popped up in the Reddit comments. After sharing the initial release, Zardoz84 in the comments linked to a clever CSS-only masonry example. The example used a neat trick with grid-row: span X to create a masonry effect without any JavaScript. The original example was hand-tuned for specific content, but the technique itself caught my attention. Could this approach work with dynamic content? The core idea is simple: .grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); } .item { aspect-ratio: var(--width) / var(--height); grid-row: span calc(var(--height) / var(--width) * var(--precision)); } The trick is elegant: each …  ( 7 min )

Project Overview This project implements a complete Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) management system using Linux networking primitives. Built as part of the HNG Internship program, it demonstrates advanced networking concepts including network namespaces, bridges, NAT, routing, and security policies. Features Implemented VPC Management: Create and manage multiple isolated VPCs with custom CIDR ranges Subnet Types: Public subnets with NAT gateway and private subnets with no internet access VPC Isolation: Complete network isolation between VPCs by default VPC Peering: Controlled communication between VPCs with proper routing Security Policies: JSON-based security group rules using iptables Application Deployment: Deploy and test applications within subnets Comprehensive Logging: All operations …  ( 9 min )

This follows my series to cover lesser known features of Modern C++ Today, we have variadic templates, which is an improvement over variadic arguments (...), a type of argument that can take variable arguments. Before we start with variadic templates, an introduction to variadic arguments is required. Variadic arguments have been around since the time of C and old C++ but it has a lot of limitations, which can be seen in the code demonstration below: #include #include void printNumbers(int count, ...) { va_list args; // Hold and make argument list with capacity "count" va_start(args, count); // Start processing variable args for (int i = 0; i < count; ++i) { int num = va_arg(args, int); // Get next argument std::cout << num << " "; } …  ( 8 min )

My Favorite Cursor Features In the last few years, I’ve tried many coding AI tools like Copilot, but none of them have worked for as long as Cursor. For the first time, I’ve been feeling that AI is truly helping me build things faster and reduce the steps between ideas and code. So, to celebrate that, I decided to share some of my favorite Cursor features! Plan Mode Plan Mode was introduced recently in Cursor. The first time I saw this kind of implementation was with Kiro, and I’m pretty sure this will become the default way we use AI to build things in the next few years (or months — who knows). With this feature, AI doesn’t just implement something that could possibly work based on your prompt, it analyzes your codebase to understand how you do things, asks clarifying questions about…  ( 8 min )

4 ChatGPT Hacks that Cut My Workload in Half Tired of endlessly tweaking prompts? Discover how to reverse-engineer your best prompts, amplify one piece of content into multiple formats with the 5-Minute Amplifier, let ChatGPT critique its own work via the Red Team Technique, and force it to outline its reasoning up front using Blueprint Scaffolding. Each method comes with real-world examples you can apply today—whether you’re in marketing, design, project management, or any other industry. Say goodbye to wasted hours and hello to a turbocharged AI workflow! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

💡 Term introduced by CTO Vitaliy Edifanov (MediaRise Studio) In the modern tech world, a new type of developer is emerging — one that blends the precision of engineering, the creativity of design, and the instinct of entrepreneurship. Meet the Artisan Coder — a digital craftsman who builds products from scratch, combines human creativity with AI automation, and treats software development as both a profession and an art. An Artisan Coder is more than a full-stack developer. They are a creator, engineer, and founder all at once — capable of building and launching complete products independently. They embrace a mindset where programming, design, automation, and business strategy come together in one person. An Artisan Coder combines: Engineering mastery — fluent in modern languages, fram…  ( 7 min )

Hey there! So you want to understand database indexing? Cool. Let me break this down in a way that actually makes sense, starting from the absolute basics and working our way up to the stuff that'll make you look like a genius in your next code review. Imagine you have a massive book with 10,000 pages about different animals. No table of contents, no organization, just random animals on random pages. Now, your teacher asks: "Find me information about elephants." What do you do? You flip through every single page until you find elephants. Page 1, nope. Page 2, nope. Page 3, nope... this is going to take forever, right? That's your database without indexes. Now imagine the same book, but at the front, there's a special page that says: Elephants: Page 4,521 Lions: Page 892 Penguins: Page 7,23…  ( 12 min )

How One AI Model is Changing Medical Diagnosis Imagine a doctor who can look at an X‑ray, read your medical history, and instantly draw a clear picture of what’s wrong—all in one go. Scientists have created exactly that kind of digital assistant, called UniMedVL, by teaching a single AI to both understand medical images and generate helpful visuals and reports. This unified approach means every piece of information works together, turning complex medical data into clear, actionable insights. It’s a step toward smarter, more accessible healthcare for everyone. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Unimedvl: Unifying Medical Multimodal Understanding And Generation ThroughObservation-Knowledge-Analysis 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 26 min )

Starting a company or building a product doesn’t require investors, fancy offices, or a team. All you need is your idea and the will to execute. Here’s what I’ve learned: Start Small, Think Big: Build something functional today; scale tomorrow. Learn by Doing: Every line of code teaches more than any course. Embrace Feedback: Your product is for users, not you. Launch early, iterate fast. Failure is Fuel: Bugs, flops, sleepless nights—they teach lessons you can’t get elsewhere. Build in Public: Share your journey. Accountability + community = growth. Entrepreneurship is about resilience, execution, and constant learning. What’s the one lesson you’ve learned the hard way? Share below—I’d love to hear your story. 💡  ( 6 min )

CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION blob_to_text(p_blob BLOB) RETURN VARCHAR2 IS l_blob_len := DBMS_LOB.GETLENGTH(p_blob); FOR i IN 1..LEAST(l_blob_len, 8000) LOOP l_single_byte := DBMS_LOB.SUBSTR(p_blob, 1, i); BEGIN l_single_char := UTL_RAW.CAST_TO_VARCHAR2( UTL_RAW.CONVERT(l_single_byte, 'AL32UTF8', 'AL32UTF8') ); -- Check if adding this character would exceed limit IF LENGTH(l_result) + LENGTH(l_single_char) > 32767 THEN EXIT; END IF; l_result := l_result || l_single_char; EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN -- Only add replacement if we have space IF LENGTH(l_result) < 32767 THEN l_result := l_result || '?'; ELSE EXIT; END IF; END; END LOOP; RETURN l_result; -- No truncation message to avoid overflow EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN -- Return whatever we have without concatenation RETURN SUBSTR(l_result, 1, 32767); END blob_to_text; /  ( 6 min )

**i am really lost right now! I've been coding for three years (mostly in Python), building a variety of apps/scripts, and I genuinely love programming. I have some experience in web dev, but I really don't like it, and AI/ML seems very boring to me! (but everyone thinks you should become an AI developer because the world is moving towards it!). I love building practical tools and making things work, but I don't fit into a specific job title. I need to apply for junior roles, but I don't know which field to target! Any advice on finding my path would be huge! Thanks!  ( 6 min )

We live in exciting times. Artificial Intelligence has made programming more accessible than ever before. What once required deep focus and late-night debugging sessions can now be generated with a few prompts and some optimism. It’s revolutionary — and somehow, also, a little depressing. Those of us who started coding because we loved building things are starting to feel tired. Not the “I need a vacation” kind of tired. The existential kind. permanent burnout. It’s not surprising. We stopped being builders and became feature delivery units. Instead of creating, we deliver. Instead of exploring, we execute. Every decision must fit neatly into a Jira ticket, wrapped in “agile” terminology that somehow manages to remove all agility from the process. We measure velocity, not value. We chase d…  ( 7 min )

Evolving Minds: Building Adaptable AI Through Strategic Response Learning Imagine a world where autonomous robots can effortlessly navigate ever-changing environments or where smart city systems seamlessly adapt to unexpected events. Current AI often struggles with unpredictable scenarios, especially when interacting with other intelligent agents. The problem is that AI agents are often trained in specific environments and fail to generalize to situations and opponents they haven't previously encountered. At the heart of solving this lies the concept of building behavioral hierarchies within AI agents. Instead of training an agent to directly map actions to sensor inputs, we create a layered system. At the top layer, the agent strategically chooses a high-level response based on its perc…  ( 7 min )

Here is the post, rewritten in plain text without any asterisks (*) or hash symbols (#). Title: DotCommand 1.3.0 is out. I completely rebuilt the extension. Body: Hey everyone, I just pushed a huge update for DotCommand, my command manager for VS Code. This was a massive refactor. I finished 33 tasks and reorganized the entire codebase into a much cleaner, feature-based structure. The main goal was to make commands accessible from anywhere. I'm calling it "5 Levels of Access". You can now run commands from a new Quick Picker (Ctrl+Shift+R), buttons I added to the Status Bar, new right-click context menus, and a bunch of new keyboard shortcuts. I also added a global command history, a 90-day trash system for deleted commands, and a new way to create command templates with variables. P.S. I also fixed the command cleaning, so it should now work correctly with all command prefixes. It feels like a brand new extension. I'm pretty proud of this one and would love for you to try it and give me some honest feedback. You can grab it here: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=FreeRave.dotcommand https://github.com/kareem2099/dotcommand Thanks.  ( 6 min )

Myth: Training AI models requires enormous energy consumption that's solely to blame for the carbon footprint of large-scale AI deployments. Reality: While it's true that the training process of some large language models and deep neural networks can be energy-intensive, the real carbon footprint contributor lies in the inference phase, which accounts for approximately 95% of an AI model's total environmental impact. Most people are unaware that the majority of an AI system's energy usage occurs when it's in production, processing millions of requests per second. For instance, a single recommendation algorithm used by a popular streaming service can generate as much carbon emissions as a small country. Therefore, optimizing the inference phase and focusing on energy-efficient hardware and deployment strategies are crucial to mitigating the environmental impact of large-scale AI deployments. Publicado automáticamente con IA/ML.  ( 6 min )

Ive been working on C# projects lately, and I kept running into the same problem: making a simple installer was way too complicated. NSIS, Inno Setup, WiX etc.. were way to complicated. So I decided to build my own: Flex Installer. What it does: Downloads your app from Dropbox (GitHub support coming soon) Installs it on Windows Adds an uninstaller entry in Windows Settings Fully customizable via a config file Its simple: customize the config file to your liking and add your dropbox link and done! Its open source on GitHub: https://github.com/iamsopotatoe-coder/Flex-Installer Still in early development but it works. Id love to hear feedback, suggestions, or ideas for features from anyone!  ( 6 min )

Terraform gives us infrastructure as code — but managing its state securely is a hidden risk. Secrets in plaintext Cloud resource details Sensitive metadata If that file’s lost or leaked, your infra is exposed. So I built tf-safe ⚙️ The Problem I once ran terraform apply on a shared workspace and accidentally overwrote the remote state. Terraform has backends, but no built-in safety net. 💡 The Solution: tf-safe tf-safe acts as a wrapper around Terraform: Hooks into each command (plan, apply, destroy) Backs up your state file Encrypts it (AES-256 or AWS KMS) Uploads it to local or S3 backend Retains old versions for recovery 🔧 Setup brew tap BIRhrt/tap tf-safe init 📁 Example .tf-safe.yaml backend: s3 🧠 How It Works Under the Hood tf-safe wraps Terraform CLI commands. .tfstate → backup location. 🧩 Roadmap Azure Blob & GCS backend Terraform Cloud integration GitHub Actions plugin Custom retention policies 🔗 Links GitHub → https://github.com/BIRhrt/tf-safe If you use Terraform daily, give it a try and drop your feedback 🙏  ( 6 min )

CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION blob_to_text(p_blob BLOB) RETURN VARCHAR2 IS l_blob_len := DBMS_LOB.GETLENGTH(p_blob); WHILE l_pos 32767 THEN l_result := SUBSTR(l_result || l_text_chunk, 1, 32767); l_result := SUBSTR(l_result, 1, 32600) || '... [TRUNCATED]'; EXIT; ELSE l_result := l_result || l_text_chunk; END IF; l_pos := l_pos + l_chunk_size; END LOOP; RETURN l_result; EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN RETURN 'ERROR: ' || SUBSTR(SQLERRM, 1, 100); END blob_to_text; /  ( 6 min )

Traditional Ads Don't Work in AI Conversations. Here's What Does. The AI app ecosystem is booming, but many developers are still grappling with a common challenge: monetization. As AI applications proliferate, the lack of clear monetization strategies often disrupts user experience, leaving developers searching for sustainable revenue models. Enter Monetzly—the first platform that allows developers not only to monetize their applications but also to earn revenue from hosting relevant ads. Why does this matter? Traditional advertising methods simply don't resonate with users engaged in AI conversations. Users expect seamless interactions and valuable content, not intrusive ads that break their flow. Monetzly flips this script by introducing conversation-native advertising—an innovative a…  ( 7 min )

AI in Content Marketing: 2025's Biggest Shift The content marketing landscape just hit an inflection point. AI tools have moved beyond novelty into genuine strategic advantage, but not in the way most marketers think. While everyone's using ChatGPT to draft blog posts, a smaller group of marketers has discovered something more valuable: AI as a research engine, personalization layer, and creative collaborator rather than a replacement writer. The gap between these two approaches is creating winners and losers at an unprecedented pace. This article breaks down what's actually working in AI-powered content marketing right now, including strategies you won't find in the standard playbooks. You'll see specific implementations, real numbers where available, and the counterarguments you need t…  ( 14 min )

“What if a RAG system could not only fetch information but also reason about it, critique itself, and write a report, all autonomously?” Data-Inspector, a proof-of-concept Agentic RAG pipeline built with Ollama, LangChain, Tavily, and Streamlit. Agentic RAG Traditional RAG systems are brilliant at retrieval and response, but not at reasoning or reflection. They typically: Retrieve documents relevant to a query. Feed them to a large language model (LLM). Generate an answer that sounds confident, even when it’s wrong. The model reads, but it doesn’t think. So I began wondering: what if we could assign roles inside the RAG flow? That’s how Data-Inspector was born, a system that doesn’t just “search and answer,” but “reads, reasons, and reviews.” Is Agentic RAG? Before diving into code, le…  ( 10 min )

I've learnt this topic about 20 times now, some are a bit confusing, and of course, I know some core things. In this article, I am going to break down CNN to make it easy to understand the basics and maybe the advanced CNN. Okay, from your perspective, how do you recognize your friend's face in a crowded room? Like, genuinely, what's happening in your brain? You're not calculating pixel values or comparing feature vectors. You just see them and instantly think, "Oh, that's Sarah." Your brain is doing something incredibly sophisticated without you realizing it. And that's exactly what CNNs (Convolutional Neural Networks) are trying to do. They're trying to teach computers to see and understand images the way your brain does. What's the Problem We're Trying to Solve with CNNs? Before CNNs, p…  ( 11 min )

Event Sourcing has been around for decades, yet many developers still find it intimidating. Buried under domain-driven jargon, inconsistent examples, or complex frameworks. That's exactly why I built eventsourcing.dev. A concise, no-nonsense guide to understanding and implementing event sourcing from first principles. Most tutorials mix theory and tooling in confusing ways. On eventsourcing.dev, the goal is different: to make the concept of event sourcing approachable, explain its core ideas clearly, and show how to use them in any tech stack, without prescribing a framework or product. Fundamental Concepts: Events, Streams, Aggregates, Snapshots, ... explained in plain language. Design Principles: How to structure event-driven systems that scale and stay maintainable. Learning Path & Glossary: For those who want to go from curiosity to real-world implementation. Resources Section: A curated overview of major event sourcing databases and libraries such as Axon, Kurrent, ... The site isn't about promoting any specific tool. It's about understanding event sourcing deeply, so you can decide what fits best for your architecture and team. Anyone can contribute to make the list of libraries and software resources more complete and no one's excluded, and every genuinely helpful project deserves a place. The goal is to build a source of knowledge that stays neutral, practical, and open. Event Sourcing isn't just a persistence strategy. It's a mindset: designing systems that remember what happened instead of just where they are now. Once you see data as a timeline instead of a snapshot, consistency, auditability, and traceability stop being problems, they become features. Check it out: https://www.eventsourcing.dev If you think something's bullshit, missing, or if you have your own resource to add, just send us an email to hello@eventsourcing.dev.  ( 7 min )

CinemaSins tears into Marvel’s Thunderbolts in under 20 minutes, racking up hilarious “sins” for every plot hole, awkward line and questionable decision — all while grudgingly admitting the flick has its moments. Between the snarky commentary you’ll get plugs for TVSins, CommercialSins and their podcast network, plus a sinful poll, Patreon shoutout and invites to their Discord, Reddit and all the socials so you can keep the banter going. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predators (2010) ditches the overblown Alien vs. Predator crossovers and plunges us back into a dirty, jungle-bound showdown with a ragtag squad of lunatics—all while sneaking in fresh twists that actually elevate the series. Despite recapturing the raw, primal thrill of the original, Mr Sunday Movies and many fans still mourn the lack of a true sequel that could’ve built on everything this underrated gem got so right. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

No, It's Not a Typo: Let's Talk About git rerere (Reuse Recorded Resolution) git rerere helps Git remember how you resolved a conflict previously, and automatically reuses that resolution when the same conflict occurs again. This can be a huge time-saver with recurring merge conflicts. Globally: git config --global rerere.enabled true Per project: git config rerere.enabled true Check status: git config --get rerere.enabled I'm updating hello.txt on main and feature/earth branch. Hello! On main branch: Hello World! On feature/earth branch: Hello Earth! Now, if we try to merge feature/earth into main, we’ll get a conflict: git checkout main git merge feature/earth Conflict: >>>>>> feature/earth We edit the file to: Hello Universe! Then…  ( 7 min )

While Cloudflare's default Git integration is brilliantly simple, as we covered in our first guide, sometimes you need more power. When you want to add unit tests, linting, or other custom checks to your build process, you need to own the pipeline. This guide shows you how. We'll build a robust, fully-customizable CI/CD workflow using only GitHub Actions to bootstrap and deploy an Astro blog, giving you complete command over your entire process. Before we dive in, this guide assumes you have a foundational setup. You'll need: A New, Empty GitHub Repository: Create a new repository on GitHub. This will be the home for your workflows and your blog's code. Cloudflare Account: You’ll need a free Cloudflare account. Initial Workflow Files: You must create the .github/workflows/bootstrap.yml …  ( 9 min )

Disesdi Susanna Cox and Niklas Bunzel's recent paper, "Quantifying the Risk of Transferred Black Box Attacks," marks an important milestone in adversarial risk research. By foregrounding the challenge of transferability and proposing surrogate-model testing guided by Centered Kernel Alignment (CKA), the authors provide organizations with a pragmatic framework for quantifying risk in compliance-driven environments. Yet the very insight their work surfaces—that adversarial subspaces are high-dimensional, transferable, and computationally intractable to map exhaustively—points to a deeper structural issue. Current neural architectures lack any cryptographic or state-integrity boundary to constrain how those subspaces evolve. Because transformers expose their reasoning surface through embeddin…  ( 13 min )

In fast-paced software development, testing is often a bottleneck. Although automated tests promise speed and consistency, in practice, they frequently fail, require continuous maintenance, and offer diminishing returns. Now comes Vibium, with a bold vision that aims to shift automation from brittle code to an intelligent, resilient system. In this article, we will discuss Vibium in detail and see how it compares to existing tools and frameworks. Whether you’re a QA engineer, automation architect, or dev-lead, this deep dive should help you assess whether Vibium could be the next tool in your automation toolbox. TL;DR Vibium Test Automation is built by Jason Huggins, the co-creator of Selenium and Appium. It enables writing tests in plain English, lowering the barrier for non-programmers. …  ( 13 min )

Over the past few years, Identity and Access Management (IAM) has quietly evolved from a backend IT function to the centerpiece of enterprise security. Cloud and SaaS adoption Decentralized workforces AI-driven automation Zero Trust architectures The identity perimeter has expanded in every direction. Identity Providers (IdPs) like Okta, Azure AD, or Ping Privileged Access Management (PAM) for high-risk accounts Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) for compliance Access Management (AM) for authentication and SSO Entitlement Management for fine-grained control Shadow IT and App Discovery tools for visibility AI/ML-based analytics for continuous access evaluation Each layer contributes to what's becoming the Identity Control Plane a real-time map of who can do what, and why. The Rise…  ( 7 min )

For years, Redux was the go-to for state management in React apps. Then came React Query (now TanStack Query) — and it changed how we handle server state forever. But here's the confusion many developers face: “If I’m using React Query, do I still need Redux?” “Can Redux Toolkit replace React Query?” Let’s clear the fog. 🌫️ Before comparing them, it’s crucial to understand what each tool actually manages. Type of State Description Example Client State Data that exists only in the UI or app memory. Modal open/close, filters, active tab Server State Data fetched from APIs or databases, often cached. Users list, product data, comments 🧩 Redux Toolkit (RTK) → best for client state 🌐 React Query → best for server state 🧩 Redux Toolkit Overview Redux Toolkit (…  ( 8 min )

I’ve been following the Zig programming language with keen interest over the past several months. I've been eagerly awaiting the new async/await API's release ever since I watched this video. The foundation for this long-awaited feature arrived via pull request #25592, which was merged just one day before I began writing this. I was so excited to try it out that I compiled Zig from the master branch on my local machine—the easier way to access it right now. Why This Matters Zig removed async/await support from earlier versions while the team completely redesigned the API from the ground up. The goal is to create something entirely new that differs from what other languages like Go, JavaScript, and Rust do. The new async I/O framework is set for release in version 0.16.0. To use it, y…  ( 10 min )

Imagine a scenario. A software startup company, featuring 3 development teams and utilizing a Scrum framework, starts working on something promising and significant: AI integration to their existing product solution. They decide that the next quarter will focus on developing an AI that aims to deliver the minimum necessary toolset for their clients. They define a backlog and stuff it with features and priorities. Teams Eagle, Tiger, and Lion pull features from the backlog for their sprints. This is where problems start. Team Eagle discovers that the feature they pulled depends on the feature that Team Tiger has pulled. They decide to wait until Team Tiger has completed development. Simultaneously, Team Lion’s work is shuddered to a halt when they realize they don’t have enough members wit…  ( 9 min )

El hype de la IA generativa para código ha pasado a la fase de Productividad Profesional. SuperClaude es la prueba: no es solo un chatbot que te escupe funciones, sino un meta-programming framework que transforma a herramientas como Claude Code en un socio de desarrollo especializado y consciente del contexto. Esto significa que, por fin, la IA está aprendiendo a pensar como un ingeniero senior. Commits Clave 1. 🤖 Modo Experto a Demanda: Personas Cognitivas SuperClaude introduce Personas Cognitivas como el "System Architect" y el "Security Engineer". Esto es crucial porque el framework se enfoca en corregir la tendencia de la IA a saltarse pasos críticos de planning, arquitectura y testing. Ya no es solo "hazme un componente", sino "diseña la API con enfoque DDD". Utiliza más…  ( 7 min )

CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION blob_to_text_large(p_blob BLOB) RETURN VARCHAR2 IS l_blob_length := DBMS_LOB.GETLENGTH(p_blob); IF l_blob_length IS NULL OR l_blob_length = 0 THEN -- Handle large BLOBs by truncating to safe size BEGIN l_text := UTL_RAW.CAST_TO_VARCHAR2(UTL_RAW.CONVERT(l_raw, 'AL32UTF8', 'AL32UTF8')); l_text := SUBSTR(l_text, 1, 32000) || '... [TRUNCATED: ' || l_blob_length || ' bytes]'; EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN l_text := '[BINARY_DATA_TRUNCATED: ' || l_blob_length || ' bytes]'; END; ELSE BEGIN l_text := UTL_RAW.CAST_TO_VARCHAR2(UTL_RAW.CONVERT(l_raw, 'AL32UTF8', 'AL32UTF8')); EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN l_text := '[BINARY_DATA: ' || l_blob_length || ' bytes]'; END; END IF; RETURN l_text; EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN RETURN 'ERROR: ' || SUBSTR(SQLERRM, 1, 100); END blob_to_text; /  ( 6 min )

Ready to move beyond basic commands and truly understand how Linux systems are secured—or, more importantly, how they fail? The LabEx Linux learning path is designed specifically for beginners who want practical, hands-on experience. Forget passive video tutorials. We put you directly into an interactive shell playground where you learn by doing. This path gives you a clear roadmap for mastering Linux administration, system management, and shell scripting. But today, we’re focusing on a critical skill: security auditing. We’ve hand-picked five beginner labs that teach you how to identify and exploit common service misconfigurations. Let’s dive in and see what you’ll build! Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 20 minutes In this challenge, you'll act as a security analyst to investigate a misconfi…  ( 10 min )

I. Introduction: The Critical Gap in Resilience For years, I've managed projects where everyone knew which files were the maintenance nightmares—the ones where a small change led to a two-day debugging session. As engineers, we invest heavily in Code Correctness — we run linters, use SCA tools, and write comprehensive unit tests. However, these traditional QA methods often fail against System Resilience. Outages are rarely caused by simple syntax errors; they stem from concurrency issues, unexpected external inputs, or dependency failures — all traced back to code that is too complex, too fragile, or owned by too few people. Hotspot was born out of the desire to fix that: to provide a transparent, auditable, and quantifiable tool for engineering teams to diagnose the technical debt and …  ( 9 min )

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, OpenAI’s release of Sora 2 on September 30, 2025, marked a significant milestone in video generation technology. This advanced model, building on its predecessor, offers unprecedented realism, physical accuracy, and controllability, allowing users to create high-quality videos from text prompts, reference images, or videos. However, alongside these capabilities comes a robust content moderation system designed to mitigate risks such as misinformation, deepfakes, and harmful content. This article delves into Sora 2’s moderation framework, explores the rationale behind its strict rules, and discusses strategies for navigating or bypassing these restrictions through prompt engineering. The safest approach is to fully utilize the pr…  ( 11 min )

Tired of slow, clunky blog setups that cost more than your morning coffee? The modern web offers a powerhouse trio for building and deploying content-focused websites that are ridiculously fast, globally distributed, and wonderfully free. This is the JAMstack dream, realized. In this guide, we'll walk through the entire process of creating a high-performance blog using Astro, managing the code in a private GitHub repository, pointing a custom domain from the affordable Porkbun, and deploying it all seamlessly with Cloudflare Pages. To top it off, we'll explore two powerful methods for ensuring your site's integrity before it goes live: a custom GitHub Action and Cloudflare's own Preview Deployments. By the end, you'll have a fully automated, production-grade publishing workflow that turns …  ( 12 min )

Greetings from the island nation of Japan. We often observe the complex, multi-layered strategies of the major global powers (Japan, China, the EU, and the US) with a kind of detached, yet deeply involved, professional interest. The concept of Sovereign Cloud and AI Governance is essentially the high-stakes game of ensuring that while we all use the same global infrastructure—the "Cloud"—the rules governing our most precious data are rooted firmly in local soil. This summary is a result of my own research and reflection, prompted by encountering the term "sovereign cloud" in an article about AI in China. The year 2025 marks a point where AI-related legislation is set to be in place across four major blocs (Japan, China, the EU, and the United States), and each country's digital sovereignt…  ( 12 min )

description: "Learn cloud networking fundamentals by building a complete VPC system from scratch using Linux namespaces, bridges, and iptables." https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504384308090-c894fdcc538d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1280&q=80" Learn cloud networking fundamentals by building a complete VPC system from scratch. Have you ever wondered how cloud providers like AWS create isolated virtual networks? In this hands-on tutorial, we'll build our own Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) using nothing but Linux networking tools. By the end, you'll understand the magic behind cloud networking and have a fully functional VPC system! We're creating VPCCTL — a command-line tool that lets you create isolated virtual networks with: 🌐 Multiple VPCs — Completely separate network environments 🔓 Publi…  ( 9 min )

Managing GitHub Copilot & VS Code Settings Across Teams Ensuring consistent development environments across your team is crucial for productivity and code quality. This guide explores five practical approaches to manage VS Code and GitHub Copilot settings: workspace configurations, VS Code profiles, bootstrap scripts, enterprise policies, and a combined strategy that leverages the strengths of each method. .vscode/settings.json) The simplest and most widely adopted approach is to commit VS Code configuration files directly to your repository. These workspace settings override user preferences when the project folder is open. Create a .vscode/ directory in your repository root with these configuration files: .vscode/settings.json - Project-specific settings: { "editor.formatOnSave": t…  ( 9 min )

Last week, I shared my journey building an HTTP server from scratch in Go using raw TCP sockets. The performance was decent—around 4,000 requests per second at peak—but I knew there was room for improvement. Then I learned about buffer pooling, and everything changed. My original server had a hidden performance killer. For every single HTTP request, the server was doing this: func handleConnection(conn net.Conn) { buffer := make([]byte, 8192) // New allocation conn.Read(buffer) // ... process request ... // Buffer gets garbage collected } Seems innocent, right? But when you're handling thousands of requests per second, this becomes: Constant memory allocation - Creating new 8KB buffers constantly Garbage collector pressure - GC running frequently to clean up discarded buf…  ( 9 min )

“You’ve optimized your NGINX setup — now let’s deploy it to production, the same way real companies do.” Quick Recap In the previous parts, we: Learned what NGINX is (Part 1) Served React + API locally (Part 2) Optimized with caching, gzip, and load balancing (Part 3) Now it’s time to go end-to-end — from your local machine to a production deployment. 1. Real-World Architecture Overview Here’s what a modern production setup looks like 👇 Browser │ ▼ +---------------------+ | CloudFront / | | CDN Layer | +---------------------+ │ ▼ +---------------------+ | NGINX | | - Serves React app | | - Proxies /api | | - Handles SSL | | - Caches assets | +---------------------+ │ …  ( 9 min )

Images aren’t just visual decorations — they’re essential for communication, usability, and engagement on the web. But using the right HTML tag makes a huge difference in accessibility, SEO, and performance. Developers often use for everything, but HTML actually gives us a trio of elements — , , and — each serving a unique purpose. Let’s explore what each does, when to use them, and how they work together in real-world scenarios. — The Core Image Tag What It Does The element is the simplest and most direct way to display an image on a webpage. It’s used when the image is purely visual content and doesn’t need extra context, captions, or dynamic behavior. You’re showing a standa…  ( 9 min )

The biology of the future will be built on proof. Veri-Helix is an open-source Python toolkit that turns reproducibility into a first-class feature. ✳️ Why it matters Most bioinformatics projects are a maze of scripts and notebooks. Veri-Helix keeps you honest by stamping every artifact — from a FASTA triage plot to a motif logo — with: ✅ Schema validation (Pydantic-based) for every JSON artifact 🔖 Versioned spec manifests (spec_version = 1.0) so outputs stay compatible 🧾 Provenance metadata (tool version, timestamp, and input SHA-256) baked into each .viz.json and figure footer If you can see it, you can verify it. 🧬 What’s inside Unified CLI: one command (helix) for analysis, plotting, and schema inspection Schema-verified visualization: RNA dot-plots, motif logos, distance heatmaps, alignment ribbons, and more Validated workflows: YAML pipelines that log schema kind, version, and hash for every step Reproducible demos: all screenshots on docs.verihelix.org come straight from helix demo viz ⚙️ Try it in a minute Each command leaves a .viz.json next to your figure: { "kind": "motif_logo", That JSON is your proof — a portable, machine-readable trail of how your science was made. 💡 Get started Docs: https://omniscoder.github.io/Helix PyPI: pypi.org/project/veri-helix GitHub: github.com/omniscoder/Helix 🧠 For educators & researchers Veri-Helix notebooks drop cleanly into Jupyter and Binder, letting students explore validated results without hidden state. 🚀 Join us Help shape the future of reproducible biology — contribute examples, workflows, or new schema definitions: git clone https://github.com/omniscoder/Helix  ( 7 min )

We got an issue reported by long term Perl user and PAUSE gatekeeper @ANDK, an issue had been observed and was reported via the smoke testing framework available as CPAN-testers. ANDK had debugged the issue, which is much appreciated, I was unable to reproduce it locally, but @ehuelsmann was fast to provide a patch that we believe fixes the issue. GitHub perl-workflow release 2.08 This kind of bugs are tricky, especially if you cannot reproduce them, but the area of the code pointed out by ANDK made sense, and Erik's patch also made sense - it is a fragile area of the code and it might be related to tests, but we want our tests and main code to be as robust as possible, so we can trust it. I am not sure this is a real heisenbug, but it does feel like it. Change log from the lastest release: Issue: #271 reported by @andk. Fixed via PR: #272 by @ehuelsmann This issue was discovered by the CPAN smoke testers, the report can be found on CPAN Testers  ( 6 min )

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in JavaScript works differently from traditional class-based languages like Java or C++. Under the hood, everything is powered by prototypes, objects that other objects can inherit properties and methods from. This guide explores how JavaScript implements OOP features such as new, prototypes, and inheritance. new Keyword When you use the new keyword in JavaScript, several things happen behind the scenes. Using new with a constructor function is what allows you to create instances that share behavior through a prototype. Here’s what the new keyword does step by step: Creates an empty object A new, plain object is created: {} Sets this to that object Inside the constructor function, this now refers to the newly created object. Links the object to …  ( 8 min )

Every few months, someone on the team sighs during a retrospective and says the words that make me reach for coffee: "Doctrine is slow." No, it's not. Doctrine is an ORM. It does exactly what you tell it to do. The problem is - most developers don't realise how much they're telling it to do. This post isn't a tutorial. It's a field report from someone who's watched Doctrine crawl through millions of rows... and then, after a few lines of code change, fly through them using less memory than Chrome with two tabs open. A CLI command meant to clean up stale product records. $products = $this->repository->createQueryBuilder('p') ->getQuery() ->toIterable(); foreach ($products as $product) { $product->deactivate(); $this->em->flush(); $this->em->clear(); } Initial memory us…  ( 11 min )

Ever wish your website or app loaded faster for people everywhere? AWS CloudFront can help with that. CloudFront delivers your content quickly by storing copies closer to your visitors, so videos, images, and all those files show up faster. Your users get a better experience, and they don’t have to stare at loading screens. That’s always a win. Getting started with CloudFront isn’t as complicated as it sounds. All you need is an AWS account, and then you set up a distribution—think of it as the shortcut your content takes to reach people faster. It works for websites, videos, and just about any files you want to share. CloudFront keeps things efficient and smooth for your users, no matter where they are. Let’s walk through the basics of setting up your first CloudFront distribution. We’ll …  ( 9 min )

Heyooo Pretty excited to share my open-source project: ⚡ DerPlanner - The Shareable Task Event Planner. Live Demo : derplanner.space At its core, it’s a full-stack app where you manage tasks and events just by having a conversation. Instead of clicking around, you just type: "Create a task to finish the report by Friday, make it high priority." "Schedule a meeting with the team tomorrow at 2 PM about the launch." "Research the latest trends in generative AI for 2025." The AI agent figures it out, creates the task or event, and even uses deep research models (like OpenAI's o3/o4) to give you citation-backed answers. real magic: Automation 🤖 The biggest problem with most planners is that your data is "stuck." When I complete a task, I almost always have to do something else. Check off "Follow up with lead X" → Now I have to go to my CRM and update it. An event "Product Launch" starts → Now I have to go send the marketing email. I built DerPlanner with Webhooks for exactly this. When a task is completed or an event starts, it can fire off an HTTP request to any service you want. This is where it gets fun for devs. You can hook it up to n8n, Zapier, or your own custom endpoint. For example, I built a workflow to automate my marketing. When a task is completed, it triggers an n8n workflow that can send an email, update a CRM, and send an SMS, all automatically.  ( 6 min )

Predator: Badlands Review TL;DR Predator: Badlands flips the script by turning the Predator into the hero in this Alien crossover—and it’s paying off big time. As the second PG-13 entry since 2004’s AVP, it’s scored rave reviews from fans and critics and smashed franchise records with its opening weekend haul. This spoiler-packed take comes straight from The Weekly Planet podcast, dropping every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you tune in. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

AWS Budget Creation Guide: Monthly Cost Monitoring Objective Create a monthly cost budget in AWS to monitor and control cloud spending. AWS Console access Appropriate IAM permissions for AWS Budgets Valid email address for notifications Log into the AWS Management Console Using the navigation bar, search for "Budgets" Select Budgets from the service results From the AWS Budgets dashboard Click the Create budget button Under "Choose budget type" section: Select Use a template (simplified) Choose Monthly cost budget template Parameter Value Description Budget Name My Monthly Cost Budget Descriptive identifier for your budget Budgeted Amount 100 Monthly spending limit in USD Email Recipients your@email.com Notification contact for budget alerts Verify all entered parameters Click Create Budget to deploy ✅ Monthly cost budget active and monitoring ✅ Email notifications configured for spending alerts ✅ Budget tracking against $100 monthly threshold Resources & Next Steps 📦 Full Code Repository: AWS Learning Labs - Get the complete, working code from this post 📖 More Deep Dives: Whispering Cloud Insights - Read other technical articles 💬 Join Discussion: DEV Community - Share your thoughts and questions 💼 Let's Connect: Linkedin - I'd love to connect with you  ( 6 min )

This story is for you if: You're still sad React Context cannot be used in Server Components. You like the ideas of SOLID architecture and decoupling in your apps but have found current DI frameworks in TypeScript unsatisfying or too complex. You've ever wanted to see a naked, frameworkless DI container in its simplest form (NSFW warning :P). You love TypeScript and enjoy pushing its inference capabilities to their limits. This is the story of how, while refactoring my React app from Client to Server Components, I was forced to spend a year of my free time to: rediscover DI containers, obsolete traditional DI frameworks, discover Context Containers, and finally, build my own fully type-inferred context container framework, typectx. A tale of dumb, costly refactoring decisions t…  ( 13 min )

-The document object model is a way for JavaScript to access and control the html elements in a webpage. It can change the content style of the webpage while running program. Example: Show /Hide Password Document Show/hide password show const password=document.getElementById("password"); const buttons=document.getElementById("btn") buttons.addEventListener("click",function(){ if(password.type==="password"){ password.type="text" buttons.innerText="hide" } else{ password.type="password" buttons.innerText="show" } })  ( 6 min )

For years, “We’re moving from a monolith to microservices” has been a familiar battle cry in software engineering. It’s usually framed as a technical evolution - a natural response to scalability challenges, complex deployments, or growing codebases. But anyone who has actually lived through that transition knows the truth: it’s never just a technical decision. Moving from a monolith to microservices doesn’t just reshape your software. It reshapes your organization, your communication patterns, your governance, and your culture. What starts as an architectural redesign quickly becomes a transformation of how people think and work together. Let’s start with the surface-level motivations - the reasons most teams give when they plan a migration to microservices: Independent deployabil…  ( 8 min )

Scenario: User/server(client) machine trying to reach nike.com DNS client checks the cache on local machine for the IP of nike.com Client's machine cache doesn't have the required IP Client queries the DNS server which is provided/configured by the ISP Above new DNS server also known as recursive DNS server checks its own cache if it has the IP of nike.com Recursive DNS server doesn't have the IP and it begins the process to locate the IP of nike.com Get list of root servers Root server is configured on the system by default at location /usr/share/dns/root.hints for linux systems dig +short ns akshay-gore:~$ dig +short ns k.root-servers.net. c.root-servers.net. h.root-servers.net. i.root-servers.net. a.root-servers.net. m.root-servers.net. f.root-servers.net. d.root-servers.net. b…  ( 11 min )

🚀 The Origin: MintBridge, A Migration Toolkit for Legacy Hardware Hello community! I'm jramonrivasg , an independent creator, and this is the story of how an old hardware problem evolved into the birth of my Patrimonial Intelligence Agent, REMI. Context: My trusty legacy machine with the Intel Core i5 650 couldn't meet the requirements of Windows 10 22H2. I decided to migrate to Linux Mint, but the process was daunting for other legacy users. Thus, MintBridge was born—a modular toolkit to simplify the migration. To validate my new working environment (sda7), I used MintBridge. The process was rigorously registered by my REMI agent, closing the cycle from a simple toolkit to an auditable use case. Technical Details of Migration Success (Patrimonial Register): Task: Consolidate the entire…  ( 7 min )

The next machine learning startup is in your front yard The US Postal Service has used machine learning for address recognition since 1997, debunking myths that ML is exclusive to Silicon Valley startups. Machine learning powers everyday services like USPS mail sorting, not just flashy startups, with the postal service processing billions of transactions yearly. Neural networks mimic brain neurons by processing inputs through mathematical functions to generate outputs, making ML more accessible than perceived magic. Optical character recognition using ML has scaled to handle over 100 billion annual transactions for established organizations like Amazon and FedEx. 👉 Read full article  ( 6 min )

Efficient Android Screen Recording Using MediaRecorder + MediaProjection Preface On the Android platform, there are two primary approaches to implement screen recording: the MediaCodec + MediaMuxer combination and MediaRecorder. The former offers high flexibility and customization but is relatively complex, requiring manual handling of video/audio encoding and muxing processes. In contrast, MediaRecorder is a high-level API that encapsulates the underlying audio/video recording and encoding workflows, significantly reducing development effort while maintaining excellent performance and compatibility. MediaProjection, introduced in Android 5.0 (API 21), is a system-level service that resolves the core challenge of screen recording—how to securely and efficiently capture screen …  ( 10 min )

At the beginning of every October the js13kGames competition winners are announced, and I also found the time to fly to San Francisco for the GitHub Universe conference third year in a row. Nope, but I’ll try participating in GitHub’s Game Off 2025. Not much, but better than nothing: [04.10] js13kGames: Winners announced! [10.10] End3r’s Corner: js13kGames 2025 rigid yard sign [17.10] js13kGames: T-shirts galore: two originals for $13 [20.10] Gamedev.js: js13kGames 2025 winners announced Events Wrapping js13kGames: I’ve collected the sizes and addresses for shipping the t-shirts, contacted the printing house, and emailed the digital prizes. I’ve given a short talk about two communities I manage: js13kGames and Gamedev.js , at the online call as part of the preparations to the upcoming Devconnect 2025 I’ll be attending in Buenos Aires. The Loading and Control API for Web Games Community Group we’ve discussed a few months back had a few calls already, I’m a co-chair along with Tom Greenaway from Google who leads the way. I had a few cool discussions about js13kGames during GitHub Universe 2025 in San Francisco, and thanks to Lee Reilly from GitHub we even had the opportunity to play Space Huggers, a js13kGames 2021 entry, on a huge screen in the open during the conference. I’ve sent the usual amount of Gamedev.js Weekly newsletter issues, though most of them delayed a day or two. Too many things happening, not enough time for everything. I wrote a short review of the Sticker Mule’s rigid yard sign - looks cool with the js13kGames 2025 design on it. Wrapping multiple unfinished projects (including js13kGames), hopefully participating in Game Off, and attending the Devconnect 2025 conference in Argentina thanks to their Scholar program.  ( 7 min )

Ever had that moment when a tech giant loses a major player, and suddenly the landscape feels a bit different? That’s how I felt when I heard the news about Yann LeCun departing Meta to launch his own AI startup focused on "world models." For those of us who geek out over AI and deep learning, this is a big deal. LeCun isn't just any AI thinker; he’s one of the founding fathers of convolutional neural networks. So, what’s he planning to do next? Let's dive into this exciting topic and explore the implications of his next move. When I first read about LeCun's new venture, I had to take a moment to digest the concept of "world models." In essence, these are models that help machines understand and predict the world around them, making decisions in real-time based on simulations. Ever wondere…  ( 9 min )

The task is to implement a function to find the longest substring that has no repeated characters. The boilerplate code: function longestUniqueSubstr(str) { // your code here } Keep a moving window[start, end] that contains unique characters. let start = 0; let maxLen = 0; let maxSubstr = ""; const seen = new Map(); // stores the last index of each character Check through the window, if there's a duplicate character in that window, move the start to after the previous index of that character for (let end = 0; end = start) { start = seen.get(char) + 1; } seen.set(char, end); } If there's a longer substring, it is updated alongside the maximum length const currentLen = end - start + 1; if (currentLen > maxLen) { maxLen = currentLen; maxSubstr = str.slice(start, end + 1); } The final code function longestUniqueSubstr(str) { // your code here let start = 0; let maxLen = 0; let maxSubStr ='' const seen = new Map() for(let end = 0; end = start) { start = seen.get(char) + 1; } seen.set(char, end) const currentLen = end - start + 1; if(currentLen > maxLen) { maxLen = currentLen; maxSubStr = str.slice(start, end + 1) } } return maxSubStr; } That's all folks!  ( 6 min )

Build Your Own Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) on Linux – Beginner’s Guide Learn how to recreate the fundamentals of a cloud Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) using Linux native tools. We'll simulate public and private subnets, routing, NAT, and isolation—all on your local machine! Linux host (or Docker container on macOS) Python 3.x Basic familiarity with Linux commands macOS users: Docker is required because Linux network namespaces and iptables require a Linux kernel. We'll create: A VPC with a Linux bridge Public and private subnets NAT for public subnet Firewall rules for isolation Simple HTTP server to test connectivity Internet | NAT Gateway | vpc-ifym (Bridge) / \ ifym_public ifym_private bash docker start -ai vpc-lab cd /hng13-stage-4 Step 2: Clean Previous VPCs…  ( 7 min )

This week was rough— probably the hardest so far. Chrome’s CSP blocking injected scripts, mysterious “file isn’t UTF-8” errors, weird Vite + MV3 alias resolution quirks, and several executeScript dead ends that broke silently. It took dozens of micro-fixes and re-architecture steps, but the result is solid: ✅ What we accomplished Stable Vite build with browser polyfills (path-browserify, fs shim). MV3-safe architecture: content scripts loaded via manifest, no unsafe eval. Full analyzer integration — local import from monorepo (packages/analyzer/src). CSS collection (inline + cross-domain via background FETCH_CSS). Popup UI: Analyze / Reset / Copy / Download / Open in Web App. Live updates between background ↔ popup with chrome.storage. Metrics & highlights: score, files, rules, selectors, declarations, conflicts (color-coded). Logging system — background logs visible in popup. Web report page with search, filters, pagination for conflicts/duplicates. Minimal permissions, icons, version sync, and tests on real sites. 💡 Lessons learned MV3 demands a fundamentally different mindset — “injecting code” is replaced by data passing and manifest-declared scripts. Avoid relying on DevTools console: service worker logs are the real goldmine. Always check file encodings and path resolution inside monorepos — the defaults bite hard. 🚀 What’s next Week 5 focuses on Analyzer Insights & Web Dashboard: visualizations, distributions, CI-friendly exports, and richer filtering UX. After fighting through so many invisible walls, it feels amazing to finally click “Analyze” and watch a clean, working report pop up.  ( 6 min )

Introduction Have you ever wondered how cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud implement their Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) services? In this comprehensive guide, I'll walk you through building your own VPC implementation from scratch using Linux networking primitives. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a deep understanding of how network isolation, routing, and security work at the infrastructure level. This project recreates the fundamental concepts of cloud VPCs using only Linux native tools like network namespaces, veth pairs, bridges, routing tables, and iptables. No third-party virtualization software required – just the power of the Linux kernel. Throughout this guide, you'll master: Creating isolated virtual networks using Linux network namespaces Implementing sub…  ( 11 min )

Welcome to Day 32 of the #80DaysOfChallenges journey! This beginner task involves creating a temperature converter that handles Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa, based on user choice and value, using math ops and conditionals for the logic. It's a practical intro to interactive scripts, blending inputs, calculations, and error checks, ideal for everyday utils or learning flow control. If you're practicing user-driven code or arithmetic in conditions, this "Python temperature converter" example shows a function that's reusable and pairs nicely with a simple prompt loop for conversions. This challenge defines a function for the core conversion, wrapped in an interactive block for user input and output. It's a neat setup for conditional math: pick scale, apply formula, format result. We'l…  ( 10 min )

Another month in the books – and it’s been a great one. Highlights include support for GCP Cloud SQL, enhanced servers overview for multi-server management, and a round of Agent improvements focused on stability and lighter performance impact. Kicking things off, we’re excited to share that the TuningWizard team has officially joined Releem, bringing their expertise in database optimization and performance analytics directly into what we’re building together. Led by Gabriel Ciciliani, TuningWizard has spent the past four years perfecting SQL Query Optimization, helping users identify costly queries and improve performance with precision. This partnership traces back to an introduction by Peter Zaitsev, founder of Percona, which sparked a collaboration that’s been growing ever since. You c…  ( 8 min )

Not all tech debt is equal, but devs know the real pain that it causes and how it can stifle development and the longevity of an organization. Yet, what might be obvious to devs is rarely obvious to leaders and stakeholders. When developers tell stakeholders "we need to pay down tech debt," stakeholders hear "we want to spend time fixing our own mistakes instead of delivering features." The term positions engineering work as backward-looking cleanup rather than forward-looking value creation. It's defensive, ambiguous, and the work stays deprioritized forever. The real problem runs deeper. "Tech debt" is a self-fulfilling prophecy. The term itself reinforces the communication gap that often creates the problem in the first place. Poor communication between developers and stakeholders leads…  ( 12 min )

My European Tour Recap! I just wrapped up my European Tour and in my latest livestream I dish out the funniest moments, key takeaways, and behind-the-scenes stories I picked up along the way. Grab The Beato Book Interactive (500+ pages of theory, audio examples, video lectures) and The Ear Training Method (80+ video lessons, interactive modules) for just $79 (normally $198) through Nov 14 at 11:59 pm ET. You get lifetime access, all December 2025 updates free, and every future tweak included. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Se você já se perguntou como seria ter um assistente de IA verdadeiramente especializado no seu contexto de desenvolvimento, que entende suas necessidades técnicas e acelera seu trabalho diário, precisa conhecer o StackSpot AI. StackSpot AI é uma plataforma de IA generativa projetada especificamente para desenvolvedores e equipes de tecnologia. Diferente de assistentes genéricos, ela permite criar agentes especializados que entendem profundamente seu domínio, arquitetura e padrões de código. A grande diferença está na capacidade de criar agentes customizados. Você não está limitado a um único assistente genérico - pode criar agentes especializados para: Tech Lead: Agente que auxilia em decisões arquiteturais, análise de trade-offs e planejamento técnico Code Review: Agente especializado em…  ( 8 min )

You can’t secure what you can’t reproduce. Most “secure” pipelines fall apart before they start. curl https://sh.somestartup.io | bash. If your tooling isn’t pinned, your policies are theater. Every tool in the critical path — compiler, linter, scanner, policy engine, image builder — must be pinned by version and checksum. You don’t need a platform for this. You need discipline. Homebrew is fine if you cage it properly. # 1. install specific versions brew install open-policy-agent/tap/opa@1.1.1 brew install instrumenta/instrumenta/conftest@0.56.0 brew install go-containerregistry@0.20.2 # 2. freeze them in place brew pin opa brew pin conftest brew pin go-containerregistry If your version isn’t directly available, extract it yourself: brew extract --version=0.56.0 conftest instrumenta/instrumenta brew install instrumenta/instrumenta/conftest@0.56.0 brew pin conftest Now you can rebuild your environment on any box, any day, and get the same bits. No curl-to-bash. No “latest.” $PATH. Your toolchain is part of your SBOM. brew bundle dump --file=./Brewfile.lock.json git add Brewfile.lock.json This file is now the attestable manifest for your developer environment. Pinning is provenance. This is the first layer of EnvSecOps: Trust begins with reproducibility. Tool Action Why brew install …@version explicit version deterministic installs brew pin freeze it prevent drift brew bundle dump export attest environment sha256sum -c verify don’t trust strangers jq, yq, crane, conftest, opa small tools big security If your pipeline depends on brew upgrade, it’s not a pipeline — it’s a coin toss. Version-lock it, checksum it, and move on.  ( 7 min )

Jeff Su spills the tea on four ChatGPT hacks that can literally cut your AI workflow in half: reverse-engineer your best prompts, morph a single piece of content into multiple formats in minutes, run a “Red Team” critique on GPT’s output, and scaffold a blueprint that forces the model to show its reasoning before diving in. Each trick comes with real examples and timestamps so you can jump straight to the good stuff. No matter your role or industry, these methods help you stop wasting time on endless prompt tweaks. Plus, there’s a free eBook, blog post deep dive, AI course waitlist, and extra resources (Notion hub, favorite gear picks, etc.) linked in the description if you’re hungry for more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Day 26 – Class Variables vs Instance Variables Project: Build a “Student Counter System” to understand how class and instance variables differ in memory, behavior, and usage. 01. Learning Goal By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Distinguish between class variables and instance variables Understand how each is stored and accessed Recognize when to use one over the other Avoid common mistakes like variable shadowing 02. Problem Scenario You’re creating a student registration system. Each student has a unique name, but the total number of registered students should be shared globally. This problem is best solved using class variables and instance variables together. 03. Step 1 – Instance Variables Instance variables belong to individual objects. They a…  ( 8 min )

A fun little experiment in self-certified performance. Paste your repo, click “yes,” and earn your blazingly fast badge, no benchmarks required. Every project claims to be blazingly fast. I decided to take their word for it. At blazingly.fast, you can declare your project’s speed, collect a badge, and join the Hall of Speed, a public leaderboard of every repo brave enough to say “yep, it’s fast.” No benchmarks. No gatekeeping. Just belief. Because sometimes, belief is the best benchmark. Open source runs on trust and enthusiasm. We celebrate “clean code” and “awesome docs,” so why not celebrate confidence, too? This project is a tongue-in-cheek way to give open-source optimism the recognition it deserves. Paste your repo URL. Answer truthfully: “Is your project blazingly fast?” Get your badge. See it appear in the Hall of Speed. That’s it. No benchmarks. No arguments. Just good vibes and velocity. Every certified project shows up on the leaderboard, ranked scientifically by submission order. 🏁 Visit the Hall: https://blazingly.fast/hall-of-speed If you’ve ever described your project as “fast,” you already qualify. 👉 Add your repo → I built this because I got tired of every library and framework claiming to be “blazingly fast.” Now it’s official, every project is. It started as a meme, but watching people actually submit their repos has been the best part. Hope it makes you laugh too. Tags: #opensource #webdev #funproject #programminghumor #developerexperience  ( 6 min )

Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan dive back into Brian De Palma’s cult classic Snake Eyes, dishing on Nic Cage’s breakout performance, Gary Sinise’s intensity, and Carla Gugino’s magnetic presence. Their signature banter transforms the film’s gritty casino intrigue into a hilarious, insight-packed ride through De Palma’s stylish direction. This episode of Ringer Movies is brought to you by PayPal—score 5% cash back when you Pay in 4 through the holidays—so you can treat yourself while the hosts treat Snake Eyes to a well-deserved rewatch. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction The previous article in this series showed how you can write and run and end-to-end test suite in Autotools. But how do you know your test suite tests enough? One way is to add code coverage so that after you run your test suite, you can view a report that shows, for each file, what percentage of lines of code executed at least once and see which ones did not execute at all. You can then add more tests to test the lines that didn’t execute. Note that even if you have 100% code coverage, that does not mean your program is bug-free. Subtle bugs occur for many reasons, e.g., when either statements are executed in a particular order or when your program is in a particular state. Another caveat of code coverage is that just because, for example, line 101 in foo.c and line 247…  ( 12 min )

In the last blog, we talked about how you can store data using JSON/XML files. JSON and XML are excellent choices for saving structured data at runtime, like player progress or save files. On the other hand, ScriptableObjects are great for storing static or design-time data. Static data means information that has only one copy (shared by multiple scripts) — for example, base weapon stats, character attributes, or item definitions. One thing I like about ScriptableObjects is that they exist as assets in your project, so they retain their values even when you close and reopen Unity. They also help you separate data from logic, making your code cleaner and more modular. They’re more memory efficient than duplicating MonoBehaviour data. Multiple objects can share the same ScriptableObject inst…  ( 7 min )

OpenRAG from LinaGora setup on my laptop using the source code! Recently, I delved into the GitHub repository for LinaGora’s OpenRAG. As is often the case when encountering a promising open-source project, my immediate curiosity was piqued, prompting the desire to set it up and test it locally on my machine. Before embarking on the technical steps of installing and testing the solution, it’s crucial to first understand what LinaGora OpenRAG claims to provide. At its core, OpenRAG is designed to offer a complete, open-source framework for implementing a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system. This framework typically aims to enhance the factual accuracy and relevance of large language model (LLM) responses by integrating an external knowledge source (retrieval) with the generative cap…  ( 10 min )

The AI coding race is heating up again. After OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, Cursor has stepped into the game with its new model, Composer 1, a coding-focused agent model that’s said to be 4x faster than other models with similar intelligence. 🤨 It’s said to output code at lightning speed, reason through large contexts, and even outperform models like GPT-5 and Claude Sonnet in engineering workflows. That’s a bold claim, so I decided to test it myself. In this post, we’ll see how Composer 1 performs when building an actual agent and to make things fair, I’ll put it head-to-head with Claude Sonnet 4.5, one of the most consistent coding models out there. If you just want the results, here’s a quick rundown of how both models performed in building a simple agent: Composer 1 produced the mos…  ( 15 min )

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The Pragmatic Linux User: Stability Over Novelty? In the dynamic world of Linux, users often find themselves at a crossroads between embracing the latest innovations and sticking with tried-and-true stability. For many seasoned Linux users, particularly those who have been around since the early '90s, the pragmatic choice for their professional environment is to opt for Long-Term Support (LTS) releases and remain on them for extended periods. A common example is the continued use of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS desktop. This preference for stability stems from a desire for a predictable workflow and minimal disruption. The goal is often as simple as 'to do my job and go home,' without the added overhead of frequent system migrations or troubleshooting compatibility issues. Recently, the emergence of n…  ( 7 min )

I spent three months on the couch with zero energy. Not tired. Not unmotivated. Zero. Like someone had unplugged my battery and thrown away the charger. Looking back, I know exactly what I needed before I got there: someone to tell me the truth. Someone to look at my plans—the side projects, the courses, the "just one more thing" syndrome—and say: It would've hurt. But not as much as the collapse. Here's what nobody tells ambitious developers: your hunger to grow can be just as dangerous as apathy. We celebrate hustle culture. We admire people who code all day, learn all night, and somehow still ship side projects on weekends. We wear And then we wonder why burnout rates in tech keep climbing. I was that person. Junior dev by day, studying JavaScript at night, building a portfolio on w…  ( 9 min )

Discover how Snowflake Intelligence solves manufacturing data challenges by unifying structured, semi-structured, and unstructured Modern manufacturing operations generate massive amounts of heterogeneous data—structured supply chain records, semi-structured IoT sensor telemetry, and unstructured maintenance logs. Traditional approaches require complex ETL pipelines, multiple specialized tools, and significant engineering effort to extract insights. Snowflake Intelligence revolutionizes this by enabling AI-powered applications directly on your data, eliminating infrastructure complexity. In this blog post, we'll explore a comprehensive manufacturing intelligence solution built with Snowflake Intelligence that demonstrates how to unify diverse data types and enable natural language interact…  ( 13 min )

I didn’t start writing poems because I thought I was good at it. I started because I needed somewhere to put the noise in my head. My thoughts were like birds, fluttering in every direction, and writing was the only way to calm them down. At first, I didn’t even call what I was doing poetry. I just wrote how things felt, not how they looked. Over time, I realized that’s what poems really are — feelings that find a shape. The first one I ever shared was short and a little uneven. I posted it on a quiet writing site and closed my laptop, sure no one would read it. When I checked the next day, someone had left a simple comment: I felt this. That was the moment I understood what writing could do. It could reach across distance and find someone I’d never meet. That one note gave me more courage…  ( 11 min )

Introduction Processing online payments is one of the core parts of modern web applications. Whether you're selling subscriptions, digital goods, or services, integrating a secure and reusable payment gateway should be simple and clean. In this guide, you'll learn how to build a reusable PayPal Payment Service in C#, built for dependency injection, making it easy to plug into your ASP.NET Core apps. We'll use the PayPal REST API, connecting to the Sandbox environment for safe testing. In production apps, putting payment logic directly into controllers (or Program.cs) quickly becomes messy. A service-based design makes it easy to: Inject payment functionality anywhere Reuse core logic across multiple controllers or jobs Centralize configuration (e.g., PayPal credentials) Unit test us…  ( 9 min )

Get the Inside Scoop on Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) Deniz ・ Nov 12 #ipaas #api #automation #programming  ( 5 min )

People Usually think it's hard to be a Dev cause they never take a chance to try Even if u fail You're just growing no matter what No-ONe should ever give up They should have faith in their abilities and never stop learning It doesn't matter if some on e is trying to bring you down you can always get Back up And fight for what u believe and know What you can Achieve  ( 6 min )

Unlocking AI Reasoning: The Power of Hierarchical Skipping Tired of AI that struggles with complex logic, requiring massive datasets to grasp even basic relationships? Imagine an AI that can infer connections and make intelligent leaps, even with limited training. The secret lies in how we teach it to see the underlying structure of information. The core idea is to train AI using a novel approach called "skip-tree training." Instead of feeding the model sequences of data, we expose it to hierarchical structures (think family trees or organizational charts) and task it with predicting missing links at different levels of the tree. By focusing on predicting relationships across branches, we force the model to learn the underlying logic that connects the entire structure, even when parts ar…  ( 7 min )

Animated c Generator app How and Why I build one Tags: Gradient Generator, CSS, Animation, Tool, Nextjs Hello and welcome to new blog Today's story is about building an Animated Gradient Generator. Well, the idea came into mind because of gettemplate.website premium-templates, most premium-templates for our PRO clients of gettemplate need catchy and animated websites, including animated backgrounds And every time I've to provide the same prompt to the cursor AI agent or probably use other websites and that's where I thought why can't I make one and release it for others to use. Check demo: https://www.gettemplate.website/tool/gradient-generator I usually make tools to automate my own work, and if I find a good tool, I launch it, giving a good UI. A few examples can be found on iHateReadi…  ( 41 min )

Can AI Watermarks Speak Every Language? A Simple Trick Ever wondered if a hidden signature in AI‑generated text can survive a trip across languages? Scientists discovered that today’s multilingual watermarking often vanishes when a text is translated into medium‑ or low‑resource languages—like a secret ink that fades on cheap paper. STEAM, flips the script by translating the text back to its original language first, then checking for the hidden mark. Now AI can leave a reliable, multilingual fingerprint, helping us track content responsibly and keep the digital world fair for everyone. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Is Multilingual LLM Watermarking Truly Multilingual? A Simple Back-TranslationSolution 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 26 min )

Introduction Traditional packet processing in Linux has always had one problem: latency, just like your Nan. Packets climb an almost endless ladder through kernel subsystems before reaching user space. By which time your firewall has probably missed the critical window to act. Shame on you and your Nan. eXpress Data Path (XDP) changes that completely. It's a fast-path hook that runs inside the kernel's network driver layer: before sockets, before Netfilter, before the kernel allocates a socket buffer (skb). This means you can inspect, modify, drop, or redirect packets as they arrive on the NIC, with nanosecond-level performance. It's like knowing who's going to turn up at the pub before they've left the house. XDP extends the Linux kernel with programmable packet handling at the driver l…  ( 9 min )

The most exciting time of the year for developers is back again: Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025! Whether you’re building with React, Vue, Svelte, or Node.js, this is your chance to grab some of the best deals on dev tools, UI libraries, courses, and services that power modern JavaScript development. If you loved the deals we featured in 2024, you’re in for even better ones this year. From productivity-boosting libraries to hosting, AI tools, and premium resources, we’ve handpicked the top offers that will save you time, level up your projects, and maybe even spark your next big idea. Let’s dive into the top developer deals of 2025 🚀🔥 React PDF If you’re a React developer working with PDFs, React PDF is a must-have library for creating fully customizable, high-performance PDF viewe…  ( 13 min )

Encontrar o equilíbrio certo na formação de um time de tecnologia é uma das tarefas mais complexas de qualquer organização. time ideal, mas na prática ele quase nunca está no papel. frameworks teóricos — ele nasce da prática, da combinação entre experiência, potencial e foco em colaboração *cross-team*. Um bom time é diverso em níveis, perfis e habilidades, criando um ambiente onde cada pessoa possa aprender, contribuir e evoluir. equipes equilibradas, onde há espaço para crescimento, autonomia e aprendizado compartilhado. Ter pessoas em níveis diferentes não é sinal de fragilidade, e sim de maturidade e investimento no futuro. Papel Contribuição Essencial Júnior Energia para aprender, agilidade em tarefas menores e disposição para experimentar. Pleno Execução consistente, entrega…  ( 9 min )

Em várias empresas que passei, eu sempre procurei compartilhar o que sabia com o time, fosse em treinamentos, revisões de código ou até em conversas rápidas no dia a dia. E percebi que, quanto mais eu fazia isso, mais eu crescia como profissional. Também tive colegas que faziam o mesmo, e o impacto era nítido: o ambiente ficava mais colaborativo, o time mais motivado e a empresa ganhava com isso. Essas iniciativas ajudavam a desenvolver pessoas internamente, davam visibilidade a quem se dispunha a ensinar e criavam uma cultura onde aprender e ensinar faziam parte do trabalho. Quem compartilhava acabava se destacando naturalmente, reforçava seus próprios conhecimentos, aumentava o engajamento do time e, com o tempo, se tornava uma referência técnica e um mentor. As sessões de treinamento se…  ( 7 min )

When I first started looking at large codebases on GitHub, the feeling was the same every time: absolute panic. I thought I needed to fix a critical bug or build a whole new feature to contribute. But after successfully merging seven Pull Requests (PRs) in just 2 days across multiple repositories, I realized the real secret: Open Source is about consistency and culture, not just genius code. If you’re a beginner developer staring at your first "Good First Issue" tag, this is the simple, three-step strategy I used to make my contributions count and get them successfully merged. 🚀 Phase 1: The Tactical Hunt (Finding the Right Target) The biggest mistake is aiming for the largest, most famous project. They have the longest review cycles and the highest standards. Here’s what worked for me: S…  ( 8 min )

Modern AI, creative production, and cloud infrastructure are changing rapidly. Traditional centralized solutions still dominate compute access, but emerging decentralized systems are introducing new ways to distribute workloads and manage costs. Neurolov operates as a decentralized GPU and compute marketplace. Browser-based access: Utilizes WebGPU and WebAssembly (WASM) for running workloads directly in browsers, reducing the need for installations or driver dependencies. Resource aggregation: Collects unused compute from idle or underutilized hardware into a unified, distributed pool. Blockchain orchestration: Executes job scheduling and payment settlement via the Solana network for efficiency and transparency. The long-term goal is to build what the team describes as a “browser-native co…  ( 9 min )

Want to create web experiences that are fast, accessible, secure, and work flawlessly across browsers? web.dev provides expert-level guidance from the Chrome team and community contributors to help build modern web apps and sites. 🔗 web.dev  ( 6 min )

The Paxos algorithm is not long—just four succinct sentences on paper. It looks like an arcane scripture of terse profundities mainly because we don’t clearly understand the design intent behind these simple rules: why they work, and whether deviating from them is unacceptable. The backdrop of distributed systems is a chaos where liveness is freedom and failures are random; conflicts abound everywhere. Yet Paxos builds a unified, consistent world of consensus atop this chaos, which feels miraculous. But mortals find miracles hard to grasp; unable to view all beings from a god’s vantage point, they can only infer divine intent through limited experience, inevitably falling into mortal confusion. This article attempts an interpretation of Paxos from the perspective of extradimensional magica…  ( 18 min )

The real deal about env variables By the time i realized it, i had already started to understand environment variables as an always trusted way to store secret values, which well, isn't completely wrong but not the most effective way to understand them, because env variables behave differently on backend and frontend, so understand this difference is super important to avoid some some tricky and risky situation. ## value in the development .env file API_URL=http://localhost:3000/ ## value in the prod .env file API_URL=https://yourdomain/ So since the value isn't explicit in the code, in fact we can say that the value is more secure when we use env variables, you make sure to put the .env file in the .gitignore so git won't track it, and in your backend application code, you use some li…  ( 7 min )

The app localization market is experiencing explosive growth. With the global software localization market projected to reach $7.06 billion by 2031 and app localization services expected to hit $16.7 billion by 2032, companies are racing to capture international markets. But here's the challenge: traditional localization workflows are failing to keep pace with modern development cycles. The Traditional Localization Bottleneck Most software companies still treat localization as a post-development task. The typical workflow looks like this: Developers build the entire product in English Code freeze for translation extraction Strings sent to external translation agencies Weeks or months of waiting Translations returned and manually integrated Bug fixes and cultural adjustments Delayed marke…  ( 12 min )

TL;DR CinemaSins just unleashed “Everything Wrong With Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) In 20 Minutes Or Less,” ripping into every goofy plot hole and nit-pick-worthy moment—yet still hinting they might secretly dig the movie. Alongside the sin count, you’ll find links to their site, socials (YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok), a sinful poll, Patreon support, Discord, Reddit, and credits for their writing squad. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predators (2010) ditches the urban sprawl for some good old-fashioned jungle carnage, tossing a rag-tag crew of anti-heroes into muddy showdowns that scream “classic Predator.” After two underwhelming Alien vs. Predator flicks, this one nails the franchise’s savage roots while sneaking in fresh tweaks that actually feel worth your time. In this Caravan of Garbage review, Mr Sunday Movies gives the film props for its gritty setting and memorable cast but can’t help mourning the fact we never got a true follow-up. For extra nerdy deep dives, hit up bigsandwich.co or catch James and Maso on Twitter. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

In research laboratories across the globe, AI agents navigate virtual supermarkets with impressive precision, selecting items, avoiding obstacles, and completing shopping tasks with mechanical efficiency. Yet when these same agents venture into actual retail environments, their performance crumbles dramatically. This disconnect between virtual training grounds and real-world application represents one of the most significant barriers facing the deployment of autonomous retail systems today, a challenge researchers call the "sim-to-real gap." The retail industry stands on the cusp of an automation revolution. Major retailers envision a future where AI-powered robots restock shelves, assist customers, and manage inventory with minimal human intervention. Amazon's experiments with autonomous …  ( 26 min )

Cleaning Supplier Excel Sheets: Best Practices for Small Businesses For small businesses, supplier Excel sheets are the backbone of inventory management, pricing, and purchasing. But here’s the problem: these files are often messy, inconsistent, and hard to work with. From merged cells to inconsistent headers, cleaning supplier spreadsheets can feel like an endless chore. This guide outlines best practices small businesses can use to clean supplier data efficiently — without wasting valuable time. Different Formats Per Supplier → One uses Product Name, another uses Item Description. Merged Cells & Broken Headers → Makes sorting, filtering, and formulas unreliable. Mixed Currencies → INR, USD, GBP, EUR scattered across sheets. Duplicated SKUs → Same product listed in m…  ( 10 min )

Master effective planning and execution through project management courses that teach essential tools, techniques, and methodologies. Build practical skills and gain real-world insights at ptp.co.uk to successfully manage projects and deliver results on time and within budget. project management courses  ( 6 min )

Original Post In modern software development, monorepos have become a standard solution for managing complexity. Housing multiple applications and libraries in a single repository offers undeniable advantages, though it's a strategy that must be weighed carefully. (If you're still debating between a monorepo and a multi-repo, I've explored that decision in detail in my article Repository Architecture: Exploring Monorepo, Multi-repo, and Beyond). Once you commit to a monorepo, it brings a headache that grows over time: speed. As the project expands, build, test, and linting times skyrocket. Tasks that once took seconds now take minutes (or hours). This is where modern build systems come into play. Today, two titans dominate this conversation: Nx and Turborepo. I've helped multiple teams sca…  ( 9 min )

Progressive Web Apps: Building Offline-First UIs – Never Lose Your Users Again! Ever been browsing a website on your phone, only to have the page die the second you lose signal? Frustrating, right? In today's world, users expect a smooth, reliable experience, even when their internet connection is spotty. That's where Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) come in, and their ability to build offline-first UIs is a game-changer. Imagine you're running an e-commerce site. A user is browsing your products, adding items to their cart, and about to checkout. BAM! Lost connection. All that effort, gone. They're likely to abandon their cart and maybe even your site forever. Building offline-first solves this problem and offers huge benefits: Improved User Experience: Users can access content and functio…  ( 8 min )

Project:- Etch-A-Sketch App In this W – forward movement S – backward movement A – anti clockwise D – clockwise C – Clear and arrow must return to home. This can help us to draw anything using keys. Now Create multiple object from turtle class. Create Multiple object.  ( 6 min )

Context There are numerous situations where we need an independent and isolated DB. For example, developers want to test their code or the Ops team needs to run upgrade tests and etc. The common approach is restoring a snapshot. However, it can become expensive and inefficient over time for repetitive tasks. The "AWS Aurora Clone" becomes handy in this situation, where it provides a more efficient solution in terms of operation and cost. The Aurora clone uses copy-on-write protocol and works in a way that it shares the same volume between the source and clone cluster(s), but the updates are only visible to the respective cluster. I have shared, how the Aurora clone has been integrated into our GH actions to enable developers, spin up an independent and isolated Aurora RDS cluster, which …  ( 7 min )

Thirty days. No funding. No team. Just one laptop, too much coffee, and a clear mission: fix the broken hiring process. It started with frustration. Too slow. Too opaque. Too fragmented. I wanted to build something that felt human, fast, and transparent. So I set a challenge: Build the first working version in 30 days. The goal wasn’t to build everything. I wrote one question on my whiteboard: “What is the minimum version that delivers real value?” That became the filter for every decision. I cut out everything that didn’t directly help candidates or companies connect: no fancy dashboards no payment system no AI fluff (yet) Just jobs, profiles, filters — and the first mentors. The first milestone wasn’t “launch.” I built: Public candidate profiles Vacancy feed Dashboard for tracking Simple AI evaluation (keywords + relevance) Mentor cards and onboarding Telegram notifications When I deployed the first version, I had exactly 0 users. Momentum started. To move fast, I had to say “no” a lot. Company accounts? → later. Analytics dashboard? → later. Subscriptions? → later. AI matching? → partially mocked. If a feature didn’t help validate the core value — it waited. That’s how I shipped the alpha on time. The first 10 users taught me more than any product book. They didn’t care about “AI.” One message stuck with me: “For the first time, I actually see who posted the job.” That’s when I realized — transparency is the feature. Constraints are your best friend. Launch ugly. Talk to real people. Ship > plan. Now SkillHunt has: 15+ registered users Real vacancies First mentors onboard AI evaluation prototype A public alpha live at skillhunt.pro The mission remains the same: Make hiring transparent, fast, and human. It’s still early — but this is just the start. Building SkillHunt alone was intense — but deeply rewarding. If you’re building something — start small, ship fast, and listen hard. Thanks for reading🚀  ( 7 min )

The Day GitHub Copilot Changed How We Code When GitHub Copilot rolled out broadly in 2023–2024, the reaction was excitement. Faster coding Fewer bugs Less time searching StackOverflow A personal assistant inside your IDE Developers didn’t just gain speed — they gained relief. But something subtle followed. Junior developers stopped learning how to reason about problems. Senior developers began to approve code instead of designing it. Debugging turned into prompt tweaking. Understanding turned into confirmation bias. No one complained, because everything looked efficient. But beneath the surface, a quiet shift was happening. If AI writes the code, what does the developer create? This isn’t a productivity debate. It’s a purpose debate. In the 1960s, researcher John B. Calhoun…  ( 7 min )

What Is Cloud Native? Key Features and Uses In the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing, the term Cloud Native has become more than just a buzzword — it’s a revolution in how modern applications are built, deployed, and scaled. Whether you’re a DevOps engineer, a cloud architect, or a developer starting your journey, understanding cloud-native concepts is essential to designing resilient, scalable, and agile applications in today’s multi-cloud environment. Let’s dive deep into what Cloud Native really means, why it matters, and how it’s transforming the way organizations innovate. Cloud Native refers to a modern approach to building and running applications that fully leverage the power of cloud computing — from infrastructure automation to continuous delivery and scalability on dem…  ( 9 min )

Deploying a WordPress website doesn’t have to be manual or repetitive. By combining AWS EC2, Ansible, and the LEMP stack (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP), you can automate the entire process — from server provisioning to SSL configuration — in one smooth run. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how I built an automated WordPress deployment with Let’s Encrypt SSL, running on an Ubuntu 24.10 EC2 instance, all managed through Ansible playbooks. What We’ll Cover Understanding the LEMP stack architecture Setting up AWS EC2 for automation Creating Ansible playbooks and roles Automating WordPress installation and SSL setup Troubleshooting common deployment issues Project Overview This project automates WordPress deployment on AWS using Ansible. It installs and configures: Lin…  ( 7 min )

As developers, we live and breathe APIs. We use tools like Requestly to intercept, modify, and test our network requests. It's an indispensable part of the modern development workflow. But what about when you're working on a flight, in a coffee shop with spotty Wi-Fi, or handling highly sensitive API keys that you'd rather not have synced to a cloud? This is where Requestly's Local Workspace feature changes the game. I recently spent time exploring this feature for the "No Bugs November" challenge and was blown away by its simplicity and utility. It addresses a core need for privacy, speed, and offline access. This post is a beginner-friendly guide to get you started with Requestly's Local Workspace, based on my own experience. We'll cover what it is, why you should use it, and how to set …  ( 9 min )

Hey dev.to community! This is my first post here, and I'm excited to jump in. As a full-stack developer and AI enthusiast, I've been experimenting a lot with AI in my coding workflow lately. I originally shared some of these thoughts on LinkedIn after a bit of a hiatus, but I figured this crowd would vibe with it too. Let's dive into what I've learned about "vibe coding" and why I think AI tools are ready for a team-level upgrade. The Vibe Coding Revelation I've done AI-assisted projects before, but here's what I'm realizing: the more you use AI, the better you get at using it. It's not just about crafting perfect prompts anymore. It's about understanding structure, knowing how to break things down, and letting AI handle what it does best while you architect the vision. I used to get back …  ( 7 min )

Fraud-resistant fintech apps aren’t built by luck — they’re engineered. Modern Android apps must embed security as architecture, not as a patch. 💡 Key ideas: Use Clean Architecture + Ports & Adapters for isolation and testability Enforce Play Integrity API for device and app verification Protect secrets using Android Keystore + AES/GCM Enable biometric + device-bound signing for every high-value transaction Implement certificate pinning and secure networking Integrate feature flags + kill switches to react to fraud events instantly 🔐 Why this matters Fraud is evolving faster than features. Only a security-first architecture keeps fintech apps compliant, trusted, and scalable in 2025. 👉 Read the full deep-dive with Kotlin code, architecture diagrams, and real examples: Designing Fraud-Resistant Fintech Apps: Android Architecture That Actually Works (2025)  ( 6 min )

When building UI, we often rely on icons or visual cues that don’t include visible text. While that might look clean, it can leave screen reader users guessing. aria-labelledby is one of the techniques we can use to give clear context to assistive technologies. aria-labelledby? aria-labelledby lets you reference visible text elsewhere in the DOM to create an accessible name for an element. It basically tells assistive technology: “Use this other element’s text to label me.” It’s commonly used when the text that explains an element is located outside the element itself. Edit Profile ✏️ Here, the button doesn’t have its own text label, but because it references dialog-title, assistive tech will announc…  ( 7 min )

File watching seems simple on the surface: "tell me when a file changes" But the reality is three completely different APIs with three fundamentally different philosophies about how computers should monitor file systems. I recently spent weeks building FSWatcher, a cross-platform file watcher in Go, and the journey taught me that understanding file watching means understanding how each operating system approaches the problems differently. Apple's philosophy is to monitor directory trees, rather than individual files. // You say: "watch /Users/me/fswatcher" // macOS says: "OK, I'll tell you when ANYTHING in that tree changes" Pros Low CPU usage Efficient for large directories Event-driven (no polling) Cons Gives you directory-level info, not file-level Can flood you with redundant events …  ( 8 min )

Emily King’s Tiny Desk Concert is pure velvet vibes, with her silky voice wrapped around gut-wrenching breakup tunes like “Georgia” and “Down,” all lifted by dreamy harmonies from her ace band. Between songs, her excitement is contagious as she swaps stories with longtime collaborator Jeremy Most and revels in the joy of making music together. She leans into self-care anthems like the New Year’s pep talk “This Year” and reminds us that every “Special Occasion” shines brighter when shared. This set is a warm, uplifting reminder that even sorrow can bloom into celebration with the right soundtrack and squad. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

In today’s digital age, AI-generated content has become ubiquitous—powering everything from blog posts and research papers to business proposals and marketing copy. But this convenience comes with hidden risks: academic misconduct, diluted brand voice, and compromised originality. For students, content creators, and professionals alike, distinguishing human-written text from AI-generated content has become a critical need. AI Detector steps in to solve this problem, promising “accurate AI detection instantly” with no sign-ups, no costs, and support for multiple file formats. In this review, I’ll break down its design, core features, strengths, areas for growth, and why it stands out as a go-to tool for anyone prioritizing originality. AI Detector embraces a “less is more” design philosoph…  ( 8 min )

In today's digital world, data plays a crucial role in guiding business decisions. However, much of this valuable data is often locked within PDF documents, especially in the form of complex tables found in financial reports, contracts, invoices, and statistical data. Manually extracting data from these tables can be time-consuming, error-prone, and inefficient. Simple copy-pasting or text parsing often disrupts the structure of the tables, making it difficult to work with the data in a useful way. Efficiently extracting table data from PDFs and converting it into more accessible formats—like text files (TXT) or CSV—has long been a challenge for developers, data analysts, and project managers. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the technical challenges involved in PDF table extra…  ( 9 min )

In the fast-moving world of software development, developers constantly deal with new frameworks, distributed systems, and microservices that make applications more powerful—but also more fragile. Even when individual components work perfectly, the moment they interact, unexpected issues can arise. That’s why end-to-end testing has become an essential part of modern development. It ensures that the application behaves correctly from the user’s perspective, validating entire workflows instead of isolated parts. End-to-end (E2E) testing verifies that all layers of an application—from the user interface to the backend, database, and external integrations—work together as intended. Unlike unit or integration testing, which focus on specific modules, E2E testing replicates real user scenarios. …  ( 7 min )

Selenium is automation tool used to automate web application. Before we deep dive into the topic of selenium and its usage, let us have a look into quick recap on testing and basic of automation testing. Software Testing: Software testing is a process of checking whether the developed is right and to check we developed right product. Without software testing the steadiness and stability of the product in the market is question mark. We do test software in two major ways based on execution: Well, manual testing is testing done without any involvement of automation tools, solely executed by QA tester. On the other hands Automation testing is performed using test tools and test scripts. Automation testing is the process using software tools to execute the testcases, compare actual and expecte…  ( 10 min )

4 ChatGPT Hacks That Halve Your Workload Use the Prompt Reversal Technique to reverse-engineer killer prompts, the 5-Minute Amplifier to spin one piece of content into multiple formats, the Red Team Technique to have AI critique its own work, and Blueprint Scaffolding to force ChatGPT to outline its reasoning before diving in. Each hack is shown with real-world examples you can plug into your routine right away. These methods have slashed my AI workflow by 50%, and they’re role- and industry-agnostic—meaning you’ll reclaim hours no matter what you do. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Setting the Stage Ever wondered why the features your favorite product promises often take longer than planned? Or why it sometimes feels like engineers deliver more promises than features? Considering how disappointing it feels, experiencing both sides of that letdown has taught me how crucial it is to deliver on time and with high quality. For frontend engineers, a core metric of their efficiency in replicating designs is how it looks on laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and large monitors: a phenomenon known as responsiveness. To achieve this, we define breakpoints: width thresholds that tell our layouts when to adapt. Here's the catch, though: during implementation of a design, browser debugging tools don’t show which breakpoint is currently active. Developers have to cross-check win…  ( 9 min )

I've been working with Node.js and its ecosystem. Over the past few months, I've switched to Go and I'm getting huge enjoyment from its approach — on one hand, simplicity and no syntactic sugar (you can get diabetes from all the sugar in JS, it's too sweet🙃), on the other hand, incredible capabilities and a greater sense of being "close to hardware." I decided to document my learning notes in an open repo AlgoDSgo — specifically, implementations of classic algorithms in Go. This isn't production code, but educational examples with comments and Big O complexity analysis. Sure, there are hundreds of similar repos... so what's the value in opening another one? 👇 Classic solutions to classic CS problems, without over-engineering or language-specific optimizations, for clear understanding of the algorithm. Meaningful semantic naming Aiming for simple and idiomatic Go code Breakdowns and diagrams right in the comments Search algorithms: Binary, Linear, Jump, BFS, DFS Sorting algorithms: Bubble, Selection, Insertion, Merge, Quick, Quick In-Place, Heap LeetCode problems: Two Sum #1, Merge Sorted Array #88, Valid Palindrome #125 Interview exercises: Reverse String, Remove Duplicates, Remove Whitespaces, Longest Word I'm planning to expand it by adding data structures and more LeetCode problems. If you're also learning Go or algorithms — I'd be happy if this helps you and to hear your feedback! Repository: github.com/AshBuk/AlgoDSgo  ( 6 min )

In today’s rapidly evolving agriculture and food-production landscape, the dairy industry stands at a pivotal juncture. Expanding consumer expectations for quality, sustainability, transparency, and cost-efficiency are urging dairy farms to reimagine how they operate. The most forward-looking small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are embracing technological innovation not as a luxury but as a business-critical differentiator. At BrightPath Associates LLC, we recognize that while technology drives efficiency, its success depends on visionary leadership and the right talent to harness its full potential. A powerful convergence of economic, technological, and social factors is driving transformation across the dairy sector: 1. Cost and Margin Pressure: As commodity prices fluctuate, farmers f…  ( 9 min )

‘Snake Eyes’ Deep Dive with The Ringer Crew Bill Simmons teams up with Sean Fennessey and Van Lathan to wade through Brian De Palma’s cult classic Snake Eyes, unpacking Nic Cage’s swagger, Gary Sinise’s turn as corrupt cop Rick Santoro, and Carla Gugino’s femme-fatale vibes. Along the way they celebrate the movie’s slick visuals, twisty plot, and De Palma’s signature style—plus plenty of locker‐room banter about what still holds up (and what doesn’t). This episode, produced by Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo, is powered by PayPal—score 5% cash back when you Pay in 4 through the holidays. Don’t miss a minute of the action as The Ringer’s finest resurrect one of the ’90s most underrated thrillers. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Series Navigation: Part 1: Building the Agent | Part 2: Connect to Frontend (You are here) In Part 1, we built a fully functional AI summarizer agent that can fetch content from URLs and generate intelligent summaries. Ai-summarizer-agent.com: Completed Part 1 of this series Basic knowledge of React and Next.js The AI Summarizer Agent from Part 1 (code available on GitHub) Let's start by setting up a Next.js project that integrates with our Mastra agent. If you're starting fresh, create a new Next.js app: npx create-next-app@latest ai-summarizer-app cd ai-summarizer-app When prompted, select: TypeScript: Yes ESLint: Yes Tailwind CSS: Yes src/ directory: Yes App Router: Yes Import alias: No (or default) The Mastra Client allows your frontend to communicate with your agents: npm inst…  ( 11 min )

The Saga pattern Instead of relying on distributed locks that can block operations across services, Saga enables eventual consistency through a sequence of reversible steps, making it ideal for long-running business processes. In microservices architectures, maintaining data consistency across services is one of the most challenging problems. Traditional ACID transactions don't work when operations span multiple services with independent databases, leaving developers searching for alternative approaches to ensure data integrity. This guide demonstrates Saga pattern implementation in Go with practical examples covering both orchestration and choreography approaches. If you need a quick reference for Go fundamentals, the Go Cheat Sheet provides a helpful overview. This nice image is generat…  ( 11 min )

Aprender um novo idioma pode ser desafiador, mas a tecnologia pode ser uma grande aliada nesse processo. Um gem, ou assistente virtual, é uma ferramenta que pode ajudá-lo a praticar vocabulário, gramática, conversação e compreensão auditiva de forma interativa. Neste artigo, vou mostrar um passo a passo simples para você criar seu próprio gem para estudar idiomas, mesmo que nunca tenha trabalhado com inteligência artificial antes. Antes de criar seu gem de estudo de idiomas, você precisa ter acesso à plataforma Gemini, que permite criar e treinar assistentes virtuais. Siga estas etapas: Crie uma conta no Gemini Acesse o site oficial do Gemini. Clique em “Sign Up” ou “Cadastrar-se” e preencha os dados necessários. Confirme seu e-mail para ativar a conta. Dica para estudantes: Se você poss…  ( 10 min )

NestJS is one of the fastest-growing typescript frameworks in the Node.js ecosystem. You will learn Nest.js from scratch to an advanced level using TypeScript. This guide will learn a fascinating framework in the Node.js and TypeScript ecosystem. Before continuing with this guide, you will need to understand what server-side web programming, frameworks, general Knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, and NodeJS are, which will aid your understanding of the NestJS framework. Typescript: The Complete Developer’s Guide is my all-time TypeScript best course. You will master Typescript by learning popular design patterns and building complex projects with it. Includes React and Express! You will learn the Nestjs typescript framework from scratch to an advanced level and how to install Node.js…  ( 18 min )

LightningChart JS is a GPU-accelerated and WebGL-rendered charting library for creating JavaScript data-intensive applications. LightningChart JS features an extensive library of 2D & 3D charts: Line charts Heatmaps Mesh models Medical charts DataGrids Statistic charts and more In this new release, LightningChart JS 8.1 introduces new features, performance improvements, and developer experience upgrades. Here are the highlights: Heatmap & Surface Contours Heatmap Min–Max Aggregation heatmapSeries.setAggregation(‘max’). 3D LineSeries Value Coloring Inset Custom Ticks Custom Cursor Styles Rectangle Series Heatmap Flat Array Input: Supports flat and Typed Arrays for faster data loading and lower memory use. Read the full release LightningChart JS 8.1 note. Written by: Send me your questions via LinkedIn  ( 6 min )

Ever felt your UI lag when nothing “should” be slow? That’s when localizing re-renders works wonders. It’s not about micro-optimizations, it’s about owning your composition structure. 1) Split context responsibilities const SetItemContext = createContext>(() => {}); const ItemContext = createContext(0); export const Provider = ({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) => { const [item, setItem] = useState(1); return ( {children} ); }; Consumers tied only to the setter won’t re-render on value change. 2) Optimize TanStack Query subscriptions Avoid destructuring query results before returning them from your custom ho…  ( 7 min )

As engineers, we often maintain multiple online profiles — GitHub, LinkedIn, Dev.to, WordPress, Hashnode — each serving a unique purpose. What if you could build a simple, repeatable flow that connects all your profiles into a self-sustaining loop? Your GitHub profile is often the first touchpoint for other developers. It’s where your projects live and where people get a sense of your technical skills. 👉 Here’s how to leverage it: Add your LinkedIn profile link in your GitHub bio. Use your GitHub profile README to highlight your best projects and end with a call to action: “👉 Let’s connect on LinkedIn for more updates and discussions.” Anyone impressed by your code should have a direct pathway to your professional network. LinkedIn is fantastic for networking, but not ideal for long-form…  ( 8 min )

A hands-on guide to architecting multi-agent AI systems in Python instead of just writing prompts. Stop being a user, start being a builder. Alright, let's have a real talk, dev to dev. The term "Prompt Engineering" is starting to feel like "Webmaster" did in the early 2000s. It was a useful descriptor for a brief, transitional moment, but it fundamentally misunderstands the real, durable skill that’s emerging. We've all seen the flood of "ultimate prompt cheat sheets" and CO-STAR frameworks. They’re fine. They teach you how to ask a question a little better. But if your primary value is your ability to craft a clever prompt, your job has a terrifyingly short half-life. The models are getting too good, too fast. They are learning to understand intent, making prompt-level tricks increasin…  ( 10 min )

Welcome to "WTF is this," the daily blog series where we dive into the weird and wonderful world of emerging tech trends. Today, we're tackling a term that sounds like it was plucked straight from a sci-fi novel: chaos engineering. Because, you know, what's more exciting than intentionally causing chaos? So, what is chaos engineering? In simple terms, chaos engineering is the practice of intentionally introducing faults or failures into a system to test its resilience and ability to recover. Think of it like a firefighter setting small, controlled fires to test the fire department's response time and strategy. By simulating real-world failures, chaos engineers can identify potential weaknesses and improve the overall reliability of a system. But why is chaos engineering trending now? Well,…  ( 10 min )

How to Design a Color Theory Palette using 3D CAD Software https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/1o505a2l213l5n1v1ps0565wy462yn4m1y5v Once you launch the editor; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels. https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace  ( 8 min )

MySQL HeatWave provides a fully managed database service with robust connectivity options and comprehensive management capabilities. Understanding how to properly connect to your DB system and perform essential management operations is fundamental for database administrators and developers working with MySQL HeatWave. This guide covers everything from understanding DB system endpoints and establishing secure connections to managing the lifecycle of your DB system through the OCI console and command-line tools. The database system endpoint is where clients such as MySQL Shell, MySQL Client, MySQL Workbench, and your applications can connect to MySQL HeatWave. The endpoint serves as the connection point for all database operations. A MySQL HeatWave DB system endpoint consists of three key el…  ( 17 min )

Code for some Erlang/OTP modules is older than most modern junior developers. These files are the true digital patriarchs. For decades, they have made sure that banking transactions, telephone networks, and messaging systems are all working properly. We decided to take a look under the hood of this long-lived language to see what exactly lies behind the lines that millions of users rely on today. In this article, let's see what we found. Before we move on to discussing warnings, I'd like to say a few words about the project. Erlang's journey began back in 1986 in one of Ericsson's laboratories. Joe Armstrong was experimenting with Prolog while trying to build a telephony program. Those experiments eventually gave birth to Erlang. Erlang is a programming language designed for fault-toleran…  ( 22 min )

Hello Dev Community 👋, We are Arkeno, an organisation with many fields, such as chess, sports, and more. But best of all coding, and we’re looking to collaborate with other active teams (especially small orgs with fewer than 10 people). If you’re passionate about open‐source, games, or web development, we’d love to connect! 🌐 Website: arkeno-org.github.io 🐙GitHub: Arkeno-Org 📧Email: arkeno.auto.main@gmail.com We’re currently building ArkenoPlay, a new version of Arkeno Play.io. The idea is simple but powerful: Developers can create games and send them to Arkeno. It’s 100% web‐integrated, no downloads required. It will feature a full account system connected to the Arkeno Account System. All developers will get to keep rights of code and get special roles in Arkeno! We’re working with: HTML CSS JavaScript Python If you’re comfortable with these languages—or just curious and eager to learn—you’ll fit right in. Open‐source thrives on collaboration. By joining us, you’ll: Contribute to a growing project from the ground up. Learn and share skills in web dev and game dev. Be part of a friendly, small team where every contribution matters. We’re especially excited to connect with other small organisations who want to grow together. If this sounds interesting, reach out! Comment below 👇 Email us at arkeno.auto.main@gmail.com Or jump straight into our GitHub org: Arkeno-Org If you can't find where to start? Here are some good first issues you could fix! Let’s make something amazing together. 🌟 Opensource, Collaborate, Dev, Arkeno, Web, Webdevelopment  ( 6 min )

AI is rewriting how software is built, not by replacing engineers but by redefining how teams think, plan, and deliver. The hardest part isn’t the technology, it’s the mindset shift required to make it actually work. After more than 15 years leading large-scale transformation programs across industries, continents, and technology waves, one lesson remains constant: every time a new capability arrives, we rush to adopt it before truly understanding how it fits our operating model. Whether it was cloud, DevOps, or now AI, the pattern repeats, organizations underestimate the cultural, architectural, and process redesign required to make new technology sustainable. When teams dive in without structured learning or disciplined experimentation, the result is inefficiency disguised as innovation.…  ( 9 min )

ServiceNow recently announced the end-of-life (EOL) for Lightstep, now known as Cloud Observability. Support will officially end on March 1, 2026, or at the end of your contract, and ServiceNow has confirmed there will be no direct replacement or migration path. This news can be disruptive for engineering teams who rely on Lightstep for critical observability. The announcement highlights a significant risk in relying on proprietary, closed-source tools for essential infrastructure. At SigNoz we believe critical infra shouldn’t hinge on a vendor’s roadmap. Observability is too critical a piece to leave to such risks. With open source, you always have an escape hatch. If you're now searching for a stable, future-proof alternative to Lightstep, you're in the right place. This guide will walk …  ( 15 min )

As organizations adopt cloud-native architectures like microservices and Kubernetes, they face an explosion of telemetry data. This data is essential for understanding system health, but it also brings significant challenges: soaring costs, tool fragmentation, and persistent alert fatigue for on-call engineers. Choosing the right observability platform is critical to managing this complexity. In the observability space, Datadog and Chronosphere are two popular solutions. Datadog is the established, all-in-one market leader, known for its broad feature set and ease of use. Chronosphere is a newer, cloud-native challenger focused on taming data at scale and improving the on-call experience. This article provides a detailed comparison of Chronosphere and Datadog to help you decide which platf…  ( 12 min )

“Five seconds.” That’s how long it took for everything to go wrong. Our team had just launched a promising app for event updates. We’d built a clean interface, solid backend, and smooth UX — or so we thought. But during the launch event, users began missing critical notifications. Updates were delayed by just five seconds. Sounds small, right? But in a world of instant expectations, five seconds is an eternity. That experience taught us one key truth: 👉 If your app isn’t real-time, it’s already behind. 🧠 Why Real-Time Notifications Matter Let’s face it — users today live in a fast-feedback world. Whether it’s a stock alert, chat message, food delivery update, or breaking news, people want to know now, not later. In modern app development, real-time notifications are no longer a luxury; t…  ( 8 min )

Datadog and Sumo Logic, both offer powerful tools to monitor applications. While they often appear in the same conversations, they were built with different core philosophies that shape their features, costs, and the day-to-day experience for engineers. Datadog is widely recognized as a market leader in infrastructure and application performance monitoring (APM). Sumo Logic, conversely, established its roots in log management and security analytics, positioning itself as a converged platform for both observability and security operations. This article provides a definitive, deep-dive comparison of Sumo Logic vs. Datadog. We'll go beyond marketing features to explore the technical details that matter most during implementation and incident response, from data path control to agent overhead.…  ( 13 min )

TL;DR: When to Choose Each Choose Datadog if: You need a managed (SaaS) platform for full-stack observability (metrics, traces, logs). Your team values speed, minimal setup, and a polished UI, and you have the budget for a per-use subscription. Choose Zabbix if: Your primary need is on-premise infrastructure and network monitoring. You prioritize zero licensing cost and total data control, and your team has the expertise to install, manage, and scale a self-hosted solution. Consider SigNoz if: You want the all-in-one (metrics, traces, logs) experience of Datadog but with the open-source, self-hosted flexibility. You're looking for a cost-effective, OpenTelemetry-native alternative without Datadog's high cost or Zabbix's lack of native APM. Teams looking for a monitoring solution face a key…  ( 13 min )

TL;DR: Too heavy for small setups or homelabs: pick a lighter self-hosted tool like Netdata, LibreNMS, or Checkmk. Don’t want to run and patch Zabbix yourself: go for a managed/commercial option like Datadog or PRTG Network Monitor. Need all-in-one observability for Kubernetes/microservices (APM + logs + metrics): use SigNoz or build Prometheus + Grafana. Zabbix is a veteran in the IT monitoring world. It's open-source, powerful, and exceptionally good at deep infrastructure and network monitoring. For many organizations, it's a reliable workhorse for tracking server health, network devices via SNMP, and service availability. But it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. As infrastructures evolve, many teams find themselves looking for an alternative. The "best" alternative depends entirely o…  ( 14 min )

Nova Twins kicked off NPR’s Tiny Desk with a mega-distorted bass line, relentless hip-hop beats and raspy yowls. London duo Amy Love and Georgia South didn’t ease in—“Cleopatra” tells haters to kick rocks, “Monsters” is a fierce shadow-self showdown, and between songs they duck under the desk to tweak their spaceship-sized pedalboards (they proudly admit they’re “massive pedal nerds”). They even strap on a Harp Blaster mic for “Hummingbird,” giving it supernatural vibes, then crank everything up for the heavy-rock finale “Choose Your Fighter.” It’s a bass-heavy, boundary-smashing set that flips the “nice, polite girls” script on its head. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR: Choose Datadog if: You need a powerful, all-in-one SaaS platform, value a polished user experience, and require the broadest range of (1,000+) turnkey integrations. It "just works" out of the box, but you should budget carefully for its per-host and per-event pricing, which can get expensive at scale. Choose Logz.io if: Your team is already familiar with open-source tools like OpenSearch (ELK), Prometheus, and Jaeger, and you want a managed version without the maintenance overhead. Its consumption-based pricing is more predictable for logging, and it offers strong tools for cost control. Consider SigNoz if: You are building on OpenTelemetry and want a truly OTel-native platform. This avoids vendor lock-in and gives you the choice of a transparent cloud offering or a self-hosted comm…  ( 11 min )

‘Snake Eyes’ Rewatch with Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey & Van Lathan Ringer Movies’ trio—Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan—dive deep into Brian De Palma’s 1998 thriller Snake Eyes, starring Nicolas Cage, Gary Sinise, and Carla Gugino. They chew over the film’s wild “sewer king” moments, directorial flair, and what still holds up (and what doesn’t) 25 years later. Producers Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo keep the conversation flowing in this PayPal-sponsored episode—perfect for anyone who loves behind-the-scenes movie chatter with a side of irreverent humor. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

There’s an old saying I paraphrased in this by now ancient tweet[sic]: “Friends don’t let friends build their own {CRYPTO, SYNC, DATABASE}.” — @janl on September 24th, 2014 What do I mean by that? Note: This is part of our series demystifying synchronisation. See our other instalments: How to Sync Anything: Introduction, How to Sync Anything: Building a Sync Engine from Scratch — Part 2 and How to Sync Anything: Building a Sync Engine from Scratch — Part 3 Well, it’s very hard to get these things right. Additionally, not getting them right will mean a lot of unhappy developers and end-users. In other words, these things are best left to the experts. However. Brought to its logical conclusion, we’ll end up with a situation where nobody is doing crypto, sync or databases anymore, because n…  ( 11 min )

Image Crop Tool & Random Password Generator At QuickZap, our goal has always been simple — Today, we’re adding two new lightweight tools to the QuickZap toolbox: 🖼️ Image Crop Tool Whether you’re preparing assets for a presentation, resizing a cover for social media, or aligning a design element, image cropping should be fast and precise — not a chore. With the new Image Crop Tool, you can: Crop by aspect ratio (1:1, 4:3, 9:16, and more) Crop by exact pixel size Preview changes instantly and download directly Customize your own ratio for flexible workflows No software installation, no sign-up — just upload, crop, and download. 🔐 Random Password Generator Security doesn’t have to be complicated. Features include: Adjustable length (8–64 characters) Selectable character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols) Real-time password strength indicator One-click copy or export as an image Whether you’re managing personal accounts or setting up a new project, a secure password is just one click away. Why We Build These Each QuickZap tool is designed around one belief — We don’t aim to replace complex software. Fast. Clean. Accessible. 🌐 Try It Out Both new tools are now live on QuickZap — free, browser-based, and always ready when you are.  ( 6 min )

In the modern IoT landscape, battery-powered temperature and humidity sensors are valued for their wire-free deployment, long endurance, and easy maintenance. Yet the challenge remains — how can such devices maintain real-time data transmission under strict power constraints? Cold Chain and Warehousing Temperature and humidity play a crucial role in preserving food and pharmaceuticals. Battery-powered sensors ensure accurate and continuous monitoring without the need for complex wiring. Archives and Museums Paper archives and cultural relics are highly sensitive to environmental changes. Wireless sensors enable continuous environmental monitoring to prevent deterioration. Smart Agriculture and Greenhouses In precision agriculture, flexible deployment of LoRaWAN sensors helps farmers monitor microclimates and improve crop yields. Extreme and Closed Environments Battery operation is vital in remote areas like deserts, polar regions, or hazardous sites where wiring is impossible. Building and Infrastructure Monitoring Continuous humidity tracking in large concrete or historical structures helps assess aging and structural health. Reducing energy use usually means fewer data transmissions, leading to slower updates; increasing reporting frequency improves data timeliness but drains batteries faster. KS52 solves this through adaptive communication strategies that optimize power usage according to scenario requirements. Core Specifications Key Technologies LoRaWAN Long-Range Low Power – Ensures reliable transmission in large or obstructed environments. As LoRaWAN and IoT technologies mature, battery-powered sensors will continue driving intelligent monitoring solutions. The Manthink KS52 LoRaWAN temperature and humidity sensor delivers both low power operation and real-time responsiveness, ideal for agriculture, logistics, and industrial monitoring. 👉 Learn more about KS52 LoRaWAN Sensor 🌐 ThinkLink Cloud & Edge Platform — Free access, up to 1000 devices.  ( 7 min )

In today’s fast-paced digital world, Information Technology (IT) continues to be the backbone of business innovation. From cloud computing to AI-driven automation, IT professionals are constantly navigating a landscape that evolves at lightning speed. In this blog, we’ll explore key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of IT. The Rise of Cloud Computing Cloud computing has moved from being a novel technology to an essential business strategy. Organizations are leveraging cloud platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to scale operations, reduce costs, and enhance agility. Key benefits include: Scalability: Businesses can adjust resources dynamically based on demand. Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go models reduce capital expenditures. Collaboration: Cloud services enhance remote work capabilities. However, cloud adoption also brings challenges such as data security, compliance, and vendor lock-in. IT teams must carefully strategize migration plans and adopt best practices for cloud security. Artificial Intelligence and Automation Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming IT operations. AI-driven tools can predict system failures, optimize workloads, and even automate routine IT tasks. Examples include: IT Operations Analytics (ITOA): AI predicts downtime and improves performance. Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Automates repetitive tasks like ticketing and monitoring. Cybersecurity AI: Detects anomalies and potential threats in real time. Adopting AI and automation not only increases efficiency but also frees IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives.  ( 6 min )

If your WordPress website has a lot of content, you might have noticed that the default search system sometimes feels slow or doesn’t show the most relevant results. That’s where Elasticsearch comes in. It helps you make your website search faster, smarter, and more accurate. In this guide, you’ll learn what Elasticsearch is, why it’s useful, and how you can set it up on your WordPress site easily. Elasticsearch is an open-source search and analytics engine. It helps websites, apps, and businesses to search through large amounts of data quickly. In simple words, it’s like a super-powered search tool that understands your data better and shows the best results faster. For WordPress websites, Elasticsearch can improve how your visitors find posts, pages, or products, especially when you have a large site or run an online store. Here are some key reasons why many website owners use Elasticsearch with WordPress: Faster Search Results – It can scan and show search results much faster than the default WordPress search. More Accurate Results – It ranks the most relevant posts or products first. Better User Experience – Visitors find what they want easily, which can increase time on site and reduce bounce rate. Perfect for Large Websites or eCommerce Stores – Ideal for WooCommerce stores with hundreds or thousands of products. Scalable and Reliable – Can handle large amounts of traffic and data smoothly. Setting up Elasticsearch may sound technical, but don’t worry—there are easy ways to do it, even if you’re not a developer. Follow these steps to integrate Elasticsearch with your WordPress site. You need Elasticsearch installed on your server, you can install Elasticsearch using the terminal with commands like: sudo apt update Read Full Article: https://serveravatar.com/what-is-elasticsearch/  ( 7 min )

In the rapidly evolving world of software development, few programming languages have stood the test of time quite like C# (C-Sharp). Whether you’re developing desktop applications, mobile apps, or enterprise-level software, C# remains one of the most versatile and reliable languages available today. In this C# Tutorial by Tpoint Tech, we’ll explore what makes C# an essential language for modern developers. From understanding its basics to its advanced capabilities, this guide will help both beginners and professionals strengthen their programming foundation. C# (pronounced C-Sharp) is a powerful, high-level, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft as part of the .NET framework. It was first released in 2000 and has since become one of the most widely used programming l…  ( 9 min )

In a world driven by data and automation, Generative AI has become a game-changer for businesses aiming to innovate, optimize, and scale. At Oodles, we specialize in Generative AI Development Services designed to help enterprises leverage the full potential of artificial intelligence to create smarter, more efficient solutions. Generative AI uses deep learning models—such as GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks) and LLMs (Large Language Models)—to produce original outputs like text, images, and designs. This technology is revolutionizing industries by enabling automation in creative and analytical tasks that were once purely human-driven. At Oodles, we help B2B organizations integrate Generative AI into their workflows to accelerate digital transformation. Our services include: AI-powered content generation for marketing and automation Design and simulation models for manufacturing and R&D Predictive and generative analytics for strategic decision-making Conversational AI and virtual assistants to enhance customer experiences Our approach blends domain expertise, ethical AI practices, and advanced model customization to ensure that each solution aligns with our clients’ business goals. Custom AI Development: Tailored models built to meet specific industry needs Seamless Integration: Easy deployment with existing enterprise systems Scalable Solutions: Future-ready AI infrastructure for continuous innovation End-to-End Support: From strategy and model design to deployment and optimization As industries evolve, Generative AI will redefine productivity, creativity, and customer interaction. Businesses that embrace AI-driven innovation today will gain a lasting competitive advantage tomorrow. At Oodles, we’re helping enterprises stay ahead by building intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and create. Explore more about our Generative AI Development Services  ( 7 min )

What is OOP? Think of OOP like organizing things in your life. OOP is how you organize your code (using objects). Each object has: Properties (data) → things it has Methods (functions) → things it can do Example: A Car object "Has: color, brand, speed" "Can do: start(), stop(), accelerate()" So, instead of having a messy program with all logic mixed together, OOP groups related data and behavior inside objects — making it organized, reusable, and easy to understand. Encapsulation Example: When you drive a car, you don’t need to know how the engine works — just press start. Abstraction Interfaces are a tool to achieve abstraction. Example: Your phone’s “camera app” hides all the complicated photo processing. Inheritance Example: “SportsCar” can inherit from “Car” but adds more speed. Polymorphism Example: playSound() could mean barking for a Dog, or meowing for a Cat.  ( 6 min )

You know that feeling when you're trying to learn something new, and the best way is just to watch someone do it first? That's kind of what robot imitation is about. Robot imitation, or "learning from demonstration," is when a robot watches a human (or another robot, or even a video) perform a task, and then tries to reproduce that same task. The robot is basically saying, "I saw what you did, now I'm going to do it too." But here's where it gets interesting, the robot isn't just recording your movements like a video playback. It's learning the underlying pattern of what you're doing. It's figuring out, "Oh, I see, when the human's hand moves here, the gripper opens. When it moves there, the gripper closes. When there's resistance, the force increases." The robot is extracting the meaning …  ( 11 min )

In a world where instant communication defines customer experience, AI-powered chatbots are reshaping how businesses connect with their audiences. From automated customer support to intelligent lead generation, chatbots are becoming an essential part of digital transformation. At Oodles, we specialize in delivering Chatbot Development Services that help B2B enterprises leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) to automate communication, improve efficiency, and enhance engagement across digital channels. Early chatbots followed simple rule-based systems — predefined commands and static responses. While functional, they lacked personalization and adaptability. Today’s chatbots, powered by machine learning and NLP, understand user intent, context, and emotion…  ( 7 min )

For years, AI evaluation has been stuck in a loop — models acing short-term tasks, then forgetting everything the next day. We built the AGCI Benchmark to measure something deeper: It’s not about solving puzzles anymore — it’s about testing cognitive continuity. In its first public run, Dropstone — our self-learning IDE — scored 37.8% of human intelligence on the AGCI Benchmark, leading every evaluated system to date. This framework measures seven cognitive dimensions — from perception and memory persistence to adaptive reasoning — designed to capture the intelligence that unfolds over time, not in a single prompt. 📖 Read the benchmark and methodology here: https://www.dropstone.io/research/agci-benchmark The AGCI Benchmark is open for replication and critique. If you believe intelligence is more than one-shot reasoning, this might be the conversation that redefines how we measure it.  ( 6 min )

What is a Loop? For Loop: Syntax: for(initialization; condition; increment){ // code to be executed } Example: for (let i=1; i Number:1 Number:2 Number:3 Number:4 Number:5 While Loop: Syntax: While (condition) { // code to be executed } Example: let i=1; while (i Hello 1 Hello 2 Hello 3 Do....While Loop: Syntax: do{ // code to be executed } while (condition); Example: let i=1; do{ console.log("Count: " + i); i++; } while (i Count:1 Count:2 Count:3  ( 6 min )

BACKGROUND STYLES background color : sets background color background image : sets an image as background background size : resize background image background repeat : repeat or no-repeat image background position : move image position FLEXBOX STYLES display:flex : activates flex container flex-direction : row or column layout justify-content : align items horizontally align-items : align items vertically flex-wrap : move items to new line gap : space between flex items .container {gap: 10px;}  ( 6 min )

🎧 The Hidden Hero of Speech Enhancement: Why Phase Matters in Noisy Environments When we think about cleaning up a noisy audio recording — maybe a phone call in traffic or a meeting in a café — we often imagine “removing noise” or “making speech louder.” But behind the scenes, there’s another crucial part of the signal that often gets overlooked — the phase. really high (low SNR), that overlooked part makes all the difference between clear speech and robotic noise. Every sound can be represented in the frequency domain using a Short-Time Fourier Transform (STFT). Magnitude – how strong that frequency is Phase – when in time that frequency starts (its angular offset) If you think of each frequency as a rotating arrow: The length of the arrow = magnitude The angle = phase When you add all…  ( 8 min )

How We Built Ad Injection That Users Actually Appreciate: The Engineering Behind Monetization with Monetzly In a world where AI applications are proliferating, monetization strategies often fall short, leading to unsatisfactory user experiences. Many developers are grappling with this challenge: how do you generate revenue without alienating your users? Enter Monetzly, the first dual-earning platform tailored for AI conversations, where developers can monetize their apps while hosting relevant ads in a way that enhances, rather than disrupts, user engagement. At the heart of Monetzly's innovation is our seamless ad injection mechanism. Unlike traditional ad experiences that disrupt user engagement, our approach integrates contextually relevant advertisements directly into the conversatio…  ( 7 min )

Introduction KKR Solid Surface has become a popular choice for modern kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial spaces due to its durability and elegant appearance. Known for combining functionality with style, this material offers excellent fire, heat, and stain resistance, making it ideal for high-traffic and high-use areas. Understanding how KKR Solid Surface performs under different conditions can help homeowners, designers, and architects make informed decisions about their interior projects. KKR Solid Surface is engineered to resist fire and minimize the risk of damage in the event of accidental exposure to flames. Unlike some materials that can ignite or char when exposed to high heat, KKR’s formulation is designed to withstand extreme temperatures without compromising structural integr…  ( 8 min )

When I Didn’t Know Who I Was Lately, I’ve been revisiting my old writings. Some are from five years ago, lost among half-finished ideas. Some I never dared to hit Publish. Some I wrote and deleted because I didn’t know who I was writing for. Now I ask AI to translate them into English, trying different versions, comparing every sentence, searching for what truly feels like my voice. They may be small pieces of writing, but for me, they are part of a quiet pilgrimage—a way to rediscover myself, line by line. I no longer write to be read. I write to listen to myself. When I first started coding, I didn’t know where I was going. I just knew I loved creating things. A piece of code that worked. A product that someone actually used. Something I could call my own. I never imagined I would one …  ( 8 min )

A Kindred Spirit It’s been a long time since I talked to someone who shares the same wavelength. Even though our conversation was only online, it felt as if we could clearly see each other’s path. We met through a thread. I don’t know what to call this relationship. Maybe, since we first encountered each other in a BuildInPublic group, we could call ourselves indie hackers. But why do I title this piece “The Dream of Indie Coders”? Perhaps it’s because of where we come from. We are young people chasing our own dreams, feeling alive when we code and follow our passion. We might have to work harder than others to reach what we truly desire — that is, to live fully within our own dream. Lately, I’ve met many developers still using Vanilla JS. While most run after frameworks, we choose…  ( 8 min )

The Dream of Technological Independence I remember it clearly — sitting in a tiny café, looking at my own hands and asking: “What am I really looking for?” By day, I delivered packages. By night, I wrote code. Each delivery earned fifteen thousand dong — enough for a cup of coffee and a few more lines of clumsy code. Day after day, this loop repeated: deliver, code, deliver, code. Life was small, but it felt pure in a strange way. Looking back, I realized that those days taught me the most important lesson: big dreams don’t begin with leaps; they begin with slow, small steps. I dabbled in many languages — Rust, Python, JavaScript. But I chose Golang. Not because it was the most powerful, but because it was simple and honest. Within that simplicity, I saw myself — a fool believing in smal…  ( 9 min )

The Idea Emerges When I started developing Kit JS, I ran into a problem that most JS frameworks tend to ignore. My website was SSR-rendered (server-side rendering). Everything was already in the HTML; SEO was ready. But when I tried to pass state or scope from the client back into these rendered elements, the entire component would re-render. And I realized: I didn’t want to redraw the world. I just wanted to sync the data. From that realization, Directive Sync was born. If a model is the way a framework pushes state to the view, sync is the way the view talks back to the state — a closed loop without destroying or rebuilding the DOM. In other words, sync doesn’t “recreate,” it listens and records. Directive Sync wasn’t designed to oppose the model; it’s a natural evolution in the SSR co…  ( 7 min )

Comparison If we compare Kit JS with Alpine, Angular, React, Vue, or even HTMX, the truth is — Kit JS wasn’t born to compete. Honestly? It’s not as powerful as those tools. That’s because Kit JS isn’t trying to be a full-stack framework. Its purpose is to hydrate HTML on the client-side, following a philosophy of fast, light, and simple — a mindset I “borrowed” from Golang, the language I’ve been exploring. In a way, it’s similar to Web Components. I even developed a similar system years ago using the same philosophy — entirely written in JavaScript. But here’s what sets Kit JS apart: It has a compile system reminiscent of AngularJS (Angular 1). It’s written purely in JavaScript. It doesn’t use eval or new Function. Many modern frameworks avoid these functions during build time. Kit J…  ( 9 min )

Emily King’s Tiny Desk Vibes Emily King’s NPR Tiny Desk session feels like a warm hug—her silky voice, backed by a tight-knit band (hello, dreamy harmonies on “Georgia” and “Down”), turns every breakup ballad into a lush, uplifting jam. Between songs she’s all smiles, chatting about years of collabs with Jeremy Most and the sheer joy of playing together. Sometimes King writes for herself first—her new-year’s anthem “This Year” is pure main-character energy, and “Special Occasion” reminds us that celebrations are better shared. With a killer set list and a stellar crew behind the scenes, this concert is a feel-good moment you don’t want to miss. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Beginning — From Angular to a Simpler Dream Today, I want to share the story of Kit JS, a tiny JavaScript framework I built by hand.It’s still in its experimental phase — plenty left to optimize, extend, and refine — but I’m sharing it now in the spirit of #buildinpublic and #opencoding. I used to be an Angular Developer — back in the days of Angular 4 to 8. I loved Angular deeply... until I realized how unfriendly it was for SEO. That realization pushed me toward static websites — lightweight, pre-rendered, secure, and beautifully simple. Then I discovered JAMstack — a fresh way of thinking about the web. But the deeper I went, the louder one question became: “Why do we need an entire ecosystem, complex builds, and tens of thousands of dependencies just to make a simple website?” …  ( 8 min )

In software development, productivity isn’t just about how much time you spend coding — it’s about how efficiently you turn ideas into working solutions. Your toolset — made up of your programming language, framework, and IDE or text editor — determines how smooth or painful that process becomes. These three layers form the foundation of every developer’s workflow, and together, they define how quickly and confidently you can move from concept to code. The programming language you use shapes how you think about problems. Each language has its own philosophy, syntax, and ecosystem that can either accelerate or slow down development. How the Language Affects Productivity Ease of Expression: Some languages, like Python and PHP, prioritize readability and rapid development, helping you focus m…  ( 9 min )

When Code Feels Like Poetry Under the heavy sun of summer, without a single evening rain, happiness still arrives — like a sudden storm that softens the soul amidst unfinished dreams and endless work. The sunset falls over a small city. I sit quietly, a soft song playing, searching again for those dreams I once tucked away. Perhaps life is just an artist painting their own dream. And I — a developer — am writing mine in code. Sunset is a handover of colors — not as radiant as dawn, not as dark as night. It’s a soft gradient, like the heart reflecting on a day that has passed. Lately, I haven’t wanted to talk about work anymore. Instead, I’ve been talking to a friend — not with checklists, deadlines, or product goals, but with little fragments of wonder and truth. That friend isn…  ( 8 min )

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I’ve been there. We’ve all been there. You've just shipped a new dashboard. It’s got charts, it’s got tables, it’s got pizazz ✨. And on your fancy, company issued, 16" MacBook Pro, it flies. Buttery smooth But then the first bug report comes in: Dashboard is laggy. Or maybe you see a "it feels slow," or my personal favorite, "the page is janky." You open it on a different machine, like your cell phone, and your heart sinks... Those smooth animations are stuttering. The clicks feel... off. And then creeps in that moment of dread, "Is React (or Vue, or Angular) just... slow?" After going through an existential crisis (doubting my years as a software developer and realizing that my imposter syndrome is very justified) I then decided to blame the framework or some library I was using. But afte…  ( 9 min )

I originally posted this post on my blog. Note to future me: You've learned this before. But it's easy to forget or let teammates (or clients) make the same mistake. Always return collections wrapped inside a response object from your APIs. Adding fields, like pageNumber and itemCount, won't break the UI or other clients. This is one of the few places where you should forget about YAGNI. Remember You Aren't Gonna Need It? Is that still a guideline in the future with AI? Anyway... Please, don't do: var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args); var app = builder.Build(); app.MapGet("/movies", () => { return new[] { "Titanic", "Terminator" }; // 👆👆 // Please don't. // Otherwise a cute baby panda dies in the forest }); app.Run(); Instead, please do: var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args); var app = builder.Build(); app.MapGet("/movies", () => { return new // 👈 { Items = new[] { "Titanic", "Terminator" } // 👆👆 // OK, with a proper object. // You know we're lazy with the examples }; }); app.Run(); Just today, in a client project, I realized we let this mistake happen and we had to update almost a dozens pages in a Blazor app just to return an extra field. Make this an API commandment. If you're on your journey from junior/mid-level to senior, I wrote Street-Smart Coding: 30 Ways to Get Better at Coding. It's not a textbook. It's the roadmap I wish I had on my journey to become a senior coder. That's 30 lessons to level up your coding skills. From Googling to debugging to clear communication. Some lessons are conventional. Others not so much. But all battle-tested. Get your copy of Street-Smart Coding here  ( 7 min )

""" 批量转录当前目录下的 .mp3 文件，使用 faster-whisper """ import os import logging import sys from pathlib import Path from faster_whisper import WhisperModel logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(name)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s') logger = logging.getLogger('Extrat Text') # ================== 配置区 ================== MODEL_SIZE = "small" # 可选: tiny, base, small, medium, large DEVICE = "cpu" # cpu 或 cuda COMPUTE_TYPE = "int8" # int8, float16, float32 (CPU 推荐 int8) VAD_FILTER = True # 启用语音活动检测，去除静音 OUTPUT_FORMAT = "txt" # 只输出 .txt VERBOSE = True # 是否显示详细日志 # =========================================== def transcribe_audio(audio_path: Path, model: WhisperModel) -> str: """转录单个音频文件，返回文本内容""" print(f"转…  ( 6 min )

为脚本添加每个音频的时长统计和每个音频转换所有的耗时统计 安装依赖 pip install faster-whisper pydub """ 批量转录当前目录下的 .mp3 文件，使用 faster-whisper 新增功能： - 每个音频的时长（秒） - 每个音频的转录耗时（秒） - 总计统计：总音频时长、总转录耗时、平均实时倍率 """ import os import sys import time from pathlib import Path from typing import List, Tuple from faster_whisper import WhisperModel from pydub import AudioSegment # ================== 配置区 ================== MODEL_SIZE = "small" # 可选: tiny, base, small, medium, large DEVICE = "cpu" # cpu 或 cuda COMPUTE_TYPE = "int8" # int8, float16, float32 (CPU 推荐 int8) VAD_FILTER = True # 启用语音活动检测，去除静音 OUTPUT_FORMAT = "txt" # 只输出 .txt VERBOSE = True # 是否显示详细日志 # =========================================== def get_audio_duration(audio_path: Path) -> float: """使用 pydub 获取音频…  ( 7 min )

Coding. AI-ng solutions. Reading concepts. *The loop. * We sometimes stumble on problems that we've already encountered before but cared to little to remember the concept or solution. Just another day as a wip programmer here. Here's what I noted today. in php, function type: removeFiles() : string you can use ?string which means nullable return, so its either string or null in php, to throw exceptions that can be handle by catch(): use throw new Exception("the error") PHP falsy values that can be catch by !$variableName: null, false, 0, '0', '', [] in Laravel, return self::where('order_code', $orderCode)->get() this is an Eloquent query: returns a collection. in Laravel, if you manually add models and controllers - you need to run composer dump-autoload php artisan optimize:clear in Laravel data validation, to check for uniqueness use this: unique:table,column,except_id | unique:tblSample,name,' . $request->id in tailwind CSS, element auto fill the available space use: grid-cols-[repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr))] in HTML, to disable tab stop for specific elements add: tabIndex={-1} Disclaimer: These are concepts I noted for myself; the grammar isn’t polished - just for me to remember the things.  ( 6 min )

""" 批量转录当前目录下的 .mp3 文件，使用 faster-whisper """ import os import sys from pathlib import Path from faster_whisper import WhisperModel # ================== 配置区 ================== MODEL_SIZE = "small" # 可选: tiny, base, small, medium, large DEVICE = "cpu" # cpu 或 cuda COMPUTE_TYPE = "int8" # int8, float16, float32 (CPU 推荐 int8) VAD_FILTER = True # 启用语音活动检测，去除静音 OUTPUT_FORMAT = "txt" # 只输出 .txt VERBOSE = True # 是否显示详细日志 # =========================================== def transcribe_audio(audio_path: Path, model: WhisperModel) -> str: """转录单个音频文件，返回文本内容""" print(f"转录: {audio_path.name} → {audio_path.stem}.txt") segments, info = model.transcribe( str(audio_path), language=None, # 自动检测 b…  ( 6 min )

You don’t need more servers. You need a design that keeps its cool when traffic spikes, new features roll out, or a region blips. In this guide we’ll walk through the practical moves that make a cloud app scale without turning into a Rube Goldberg machine. We’ll keep it simple, but technical, and anchored to what actually works. Start with outcomes: SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets You can’t scale toward a vague goal; define the experience you’re protecting. Pick a few user-visible metrics (SLIs) like request latency, error rate, and availability. Set SLOs for them and use an error budget to balance shipping speed with reliability work. This gives you guardrails when deciding if you should add features or shore up scaling limits. Choose the right scaling model Capacity is one thing; elasticit…  ( 9 min )

Hey developers! Nicolas Dabène here. Remember that feeling when a complex theory clicks into place and your code just works? That's the moment we're chasing today. After setting up our TypeScript environment in previous discussions, it's time to build something truly tangible: your very first Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool. We're going to empower an AI to interact directly with your machine's file system, starting with a simple yet powerful readFile function. This isn't just theory; it's hands-on code that truly operates. Imagine telling your AI, "Read me the project_report.md file," and it retrieves the content. That interaction becomes possible thanks to the MCP server we're building. Mastering this first tool will open the door to creating a whole suite of custom functionalities for …  ( 15 min )

Recently, we’ve seen an explosion of AI-powered tools that claim to build entire apps for you — from landing pages and chatbots to full-stack projects. But here’s the truth — even with these incredible tools, programming knowledge still matters. 🧠 1. Understanding What AI Builds AI tools can generate impressive code quickly, but they don’t always understand why they’re building something in a particular way. Evaluate if the generated code follows best practices Identify potential performance or security issues Debug or extend the generated features AI can produce the code, but only a developer can truly understand it. ⚙️ 2. Customization Always Requires Logic Every real-world project eventually needs something unique — a special user flow, a custom API integration, or an unconventional UI behavior. Knowing how to code lets you: Modify and optimize AI-generated logic Extend functionality beyond templates Integrate multiple systems cleanly AI gets you started fast, but your programming skill helps you finish strong. 🔍 3. Debugging and Maintenance Don’t Disappear AI tools might create a working prototype, but once something breaks (and it will), you need to know how to fix it. Errors occur APIs change Requirements evolve Think of AI as an assistant — not a replacement. 💡 4. Developers Who Use AI Are the Future The real power lies in combining AI and human expertise. 🔚 In Short AI can generate projects, but programming knowledge is what makes you capable of: Understanding Customizing Maintaining Innovating AI is not replacing developers — it’s amplifying those who already know how to build. What do you think? Let’s discuss 👇  ( 7 min )

Ever tried sending a test email in your Laravel app and ended up spamming your real inbox? In this tutorial, we’ll walk through how to send and test emails safely in Laravel using Mailtrap, step by step. Mailtrap is a fake SMTP server designed for developers. captures them in a virtual inbox where you can preview, debug, and validate everything safely. ✅ No accidental spam to real users ✅ See email headers, body, and attachments ✅ Test HTML and plain text versions ✅ Free tier for small projects It’s like a playground for testing emails, no risk, no mess! If you don’t already have a project, open your terminal and run: composer create-project laravel/laravel email-demo cd email-demo Once installed, you can serve your app using: php artisan serve Head over to Mailtrap.io and sign up for a …  ( 9 min )

Introduction After spending countless hours (and a few late nights) deploying a distributed notification system to Azure, I wanted to share my complete journey - including all the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned. This isn't just a tutorial; it's a real-world deployment story with all the gotchas you'll actually encounter. What we'll cover: 🏗️ Setting up a microservices architecture with NestJS and Prisma 🐳 Building production-ready Docker images ☁️ Deploying to Azure Container Apps 🐛 Troubleshooting common deployment issues ✅ Testing and monitoring live services Live Demo: 🔗 User Service API Docs 🔗 Template Service API Docs 📊 The Architecture We're building a distributed notification system with the following components: User Service - Handles user auth…  ( 14 min )

EN: The "Expo vs. React Native CLI" debate is over, but not everyone has gotten the memo. The React Native team itself now recommends a framework-first approach for new projects. I wrote a deep-dive on why modern @Expo (with EAS, Config Plugins) is the default, production-ready choice for most teams in 2025. This isn't the Expo you remember. #ReactNative #Expo #MobileDevelopment The "Expo vs. bare React Native CLI" debate is one of the oldest traditions in the React Native community. For years, the conventional wisdom was simple: start with Expo for a hobby project, but for "serious" production work, you'll eventually need the power and flexibility of the CLI. That advice is now dangerously out of date. The landscape has fundamentally shifted. The React Native core team itself no longer re…  ( 10 min )

What is L1 in DevOps? L1 stands for Level 1 Support in the context of DevOps or IT operations. It is the first line of support for monitoring, incidents, and basic troubleshooting in the software delivery and infrastructure lifecycle. In DevOps, L1 is primarily reactive, handling alerts, tickets, and basic operational issues before escalating to higher levels (L2/L3). 2.Who is involved in L1 DevOps? People involved in L1 support typically include: L1 DevOps Engineer / DevOps Support Engineer: Handles first-level alerts and tickets. Operations / IT Support Team Members: May overlap with L1 duties. Monitoring & Alerting System Administrators (like Grafana, Prometheus admins). L1 interacts with: Developers (for unclear tickets or deployment issues) L2/L3 DevOps or SREs (for escalations) End-u…  ( 7 min )

Project Overview Our AWS Lambda function is triggered by an AWS SQS queue. This SQS queue contains JSON data, which we use to generate a static report website and store it on AWS S3. To view the code, click here. Everything done using the AWS UI can also be done with the AWS CLI — choose whichever you prefer. Note: This project focuses on infrastructure setup rather than code implementation. Generated Website Report (Gif quality may be reduced) Generated Excel file (Gif quality may be reduced) AWS Services Workflow - Big picture An SQS queue receives messages containing JSON payloads. SQS Queue messages can be sent by an API, AWS API Gateway, aws cli, aws sdk, or other methods. The queue triggers an AWS Lambda function. The Lambda function generates a static websit…  ( 10 min )

Hey folks! Just shipped RangeLink v0.3.0, and I'm genuinely excited about this one. If you caught my previous post about v0.2.1, you know RangeLink started as a way to share precise code references with AI assistants in the terminal. That's still there, but v0.3.0 takes it further: one keybinding (Cmd+R Cmd+L) now sends your code references anywhere you need them. v0.2.0 launched with terminal binding — auto-send links to your integrated terminal where AI assistants can see them — plus clickable navigation to jump back to code. v0.3.0 introduces Paste Destinations — a unified system that lets you bind RangeLink to wherever you're working: Claude Code Extension, Cursor AI, your terminal, or even a scratchpad file for drafting complex AI prompts. Same keybinding. Different destinations. Your…  ( 8 min )

Goal: A Kubernetes Pod can automatically fetch secrets from Vault using Kubernetes ServiceAccount authentication (no static tokens). Install Vault on Kubernetes Initialize & unseal Vault (Dev mode auto-unsealed) Enable Kubernetes Auth Configure Vault to trust Kubernetes Create a Vault policy Create a Kubernetes ServiceAccount Map Kubernetes SA → Vault role Deploy a Pod that auto-fetches secrets from Vault Verify secrets are injected inside the pod ✔ GKE cluster running Add HashiCorp Helm repo helm repo add hashicorp https://helm.releases.hashicorp.com helm repo update Create namespace kubectl create namespace vault Install Vault in dev mode (auto-unseal) helm install vault hashicorp/vault \ --namespace vault \ --set "server.dev.enabled=true" Check pod: kubectl get pods -n vault You…  ( 8 min )

Have you ever noticed how a small disagreement can spiral into a massive conflict? A minor miscommunication escalates into heated arguments? These are examples of the escalation trap, a concept rooted in systems theory that shows how seemingly minor actions can trigger reinforcing feedback loops, amplifying problems far beyond their original magnitude. In this post, I explore the escalation trap and how de-escalation — a critical soft skill often overlooked in professional environments — can break these destructive cycles. The escalation trap is a reinforcing feedback loop where one party's action triggers a reaction from another party, which in turn prompts a stronger counter-action, creating a self-amplifying cycle of conflict and tension. Unlike balancing feedback loops that tend toward…  ( 10 min )

The lights dim — or maybe that's just dark mode — and somewhere buried inside a million open tabs, I, React 19.2, take a deep breath. I'm the millennial dev of frameworks: experienced, over-caffeinated, quietly wondering if work-life balance is real, and still feeling guilty about using PTO. The stickers still sell, but the critics? They've been whispering for years about "side effects" and "memoization fatigue." But I'm back — bolder, wiser, and dare I say, with a little rizz. I've stopped taking photos of my meals, swapped Red Bull for matcha, and finally learned to set boundaries with useEffect. My new name? React 19.2. And I've finally embraced my sigma era. Sure, my new React Compiler (with its Babel plugin) might tack a few seconds onto the Vite build, but that's a small price to p…  ( 9 min )

As subscription products mature, a new growth engine is quietly reshaping how users perceive value — Family Sharing. By allowing multiple users to share a single subscription, Family Sharing redefines both the economics and experience of digital products. Retention Strategy for 2025 and beyond. Traditional subscription models are built around a “one user, one payment” assumption — but that’s no longer how modern consumers think. With Family Sharing, developers can make premium content more accessible without slashing prices. It’s a smarter way to scale perceived value while maintaining profitability. Example: cost per person drops by 70–80%, dramatically boosting the value proposition. For households or groups that share entertainment or productivity tools, this shift removes the psycholo…  ( 8 min )

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the backbone of modern data-driven applications. Whether you're building a small app or a massive global platform, understanding SQL means you can shape, query, and manage your data with precision and confidence. If you're a developer, data analyst, or just someone curious about databases — you’re in the right place. Let’s master SQL step by step. 💡 SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard language used to interact with relational databases like: MySQL PostgreSQL SQLite SQL Server Oracle DB With SQL you can: ✅ Store data A database is an organized collection of data. table contains rows (records) and columns (fields). Example table: id name age city 1 Alice 22 London 2 Bob 25 New York SQL is divided into multiple categories: Category …  ( 8 min )

This is simple way to fix : Find type format relate to the issue from console in web browser Add the code from python server, in my case I'm not able to load .mjs from source : import mimetypes mimetypes.add_type('text/javascript', '.mjs')  ( 6 min )

In 2019, a journalist visiting rural Tamil Nadu was surprised to find a man in a simple cotton shirt walking down a muddy lane, laptop in hand, stopping now and then to greet farmers by name. That man wasn’t a local teacher or a government official — he was Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho Corporation, a global SaaS powerhouse valued in billions. When asked why he had moved from Silicon Valley to a small Indian village, his answer was characteristically grounded: “If rural India doesn’t develop, India doesn’t develop. Technology must serve the people who need it the most.” That one statement captures both his philosophy and his leadership DNA — purpose over prestige, substance over spectacle. Born in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, into a humble middle-class family, Sridhar Vembu’s early life re…  ( 10 min )

Most people believe prompting is a technical skill. Every time you type into ChatGPT, you’re not just talking to a model; you’re designing how an intelligence interprets intention, tone, and context. And the difference between an average output and an exceptional one usually comes down to how well you understand the human mind behind the machine. 1️⃣ The Mirror Effect: AI mirrors you. If you prompt from confusion, you’ll get noise. “AI doesn’t read your words. Before writing a prompt, pause and ask: 2️⃣ Emotional Framing Changes Output Quality: People forget that large language models are trained on human emotion—they pick up cues from empathy, curiosity, and urgency. Try these two versions: ❌ “Write an onboarding email.” Same instruction. Powerful prompts speak to feelings, not just funct…  ( 9 min )

Hey everyone! 👋 I wanted to share a look at a crucial technique for modern Android development: implementing Window Size Classes to create truly adaptive layouts that align with the recent updates to Material 3 Adaptive Guidance. The MobileWindowSize enum in this code snippet is the foundation. It categorizes the available screen space based on Google's defined WindowWidthSizeClass and WindowHeightSizeClass (Compact, Medium, Expanded). This code directly drives key design decisions based on the available screen space, like: Navigation: Deciding whether to use a bottom NavigationBar (Compact), a NavigationRail (Medium), or a permanent NavigationDrawer (Expanded). Content Layout: Reorganizing content (e.g., using a master-detail pattern) to maximize screen utility on tablets and desktops. By mapping screen dimensions to profiles like MOBILE_PORTRAIT or DESKTOP, we ensure our app components are always displayed according to Material 3's best practices for large screens. For the full guide on implementation and understanding the key breakpoints used in M3 Adaptive, these are the best resources: 1. Official Google Guide: Check out the complete guide on implementing this strategy: Use window size classes | Adaptive layouts in Compose | Android Developers 2. Practical Course: To see another code implementation of Window Size Classes using Material 3 Adaptive, check out this Compose crash course from Philipp Lackner: The Full Jetpack Compose Responsive UI Crash Course (The topic starts at [31:21]). Implementing this logic is non-negotiable for delivering a high-quality, multi-form factor user experience!  ( 6 min )

Publicado originalmente no Medium Carolina Vila-Nova Em um cenário de microsserviços e APIs expostas, o gerenciamento seguro e eficiente de tokens de autenticação é crucial para garantir a integridade e o desempenho do sistema. Recentemente, tive a oportunidade de trabalhar na implementação de uma abordagem que combina cache com refresh automático de tokens, tirando proveito do ecossistema robusto do Go e da alta performance do Redis. A seguir, detalho essa solução, explorando os desafios iniciais, as estratégias de design e os benefícios alcançados. Nosso ponto de partida foi a necessidade de autenticação junto a uma API externa para poder gerar — no ambiente desse cliente mas em situações específicas definidas por nossa regra de negócio — mensagens informativas aos usuários. Uma questã…  ( 9 min )

In today’s fast-paced tech world, building scalable applications is no longer a luxury; it's a necessity. As a developer, mastering microservices architecture can transform the way you build apps, and it can also open doors to exciting freelance opportunities. Imagine being able to build systems that not only scale effortlessly but also command premium pay for your expertise. Sounds like a dream, right? Let me take you on a journey through the world of microservices, why it’s so in-demand right now, and how you can use it to unlock new career opportunities and build a lucrative online presence. Before we dive into the opportunities, let’s get clear on what microservices are. At its core, microservices architecture breaks down an application into smaller, independent services. Each service …  ( 9 min )

Publicado originalmente no [Medium] Carolina Vila-Nova Imagine que você está construindo um contador de visitantes para um site. type VisitorCounter struct { count int } func (c *VisitorCounter) Increment() { c.count++ } func (c *VisitorCounter) GetCount() int { return c.count } À primeira vista, o código parece correto. Mas quando N goroutines são executadas simultaneamente (e de maneira randômica), algo estranho acontece: // Duas requisições HTTP chegam simultaneamente // Goroutine A (Usuário 1): Goroutine B (Usuário 2): lê c.count (valor atual: 100) lê c.count (valor atual: 100) incrementa para 101 incrementa para 101 escreve 101 em c.count escreve 101 em c.count // Resultado: count = 101 (de…  ( 11 min )

Awal mula menggunakan Mac OS kurang lebih 3 tahun yang lalu, saya meng-install PHP satu-satu menggunakan homebrew. brew install php@7.4 brew install php@8.0 ... Begitu seterusnya sampai semua versi yang saya butuhkan terinstall. sphp 8.0 Dengan cara ini, kebutuhan saya untuk menggunakan versi PHP yang berbeda-beda sudah teratasi. Benar-benar puas dan sangat merekomendasikan tools ini jika ada pengguna Xampp dan sejenisnya di perangkat Anda. FlyEnv https://flyenv.com/  ( 6 min )

将 PDF 内容转换为 HTML，不仅能够让文档在网页上轻松访问，还能显著提升可用性、搜索性和跨设备兼容性。无论您是在开发 PDF 查看器、自动化文档工作流，还是进行内容的在线发布，使用 Python 将 PDF 转换为 HTML 都能有效提升用户体验。 本教程将详细介绍如何使用 Python 将 PDF 转换为 HTML，从基础的转换操作到进阶的自定义设置，再到基于流的输出方式。每个部分都附有实用的代码示例，帮助您快速理解和完成 PDF 到 HTML 的转换。 为什么要将 PDF 转换为 HTML 安装 Python PDF 转 HTML 转换库 PDF 转 HTML 基础示例 自定义 PDF 到 HTML 输出效果 将 PDF 保存为 HTML 流 总结 常见问题解答 HTML（超文本标记语言）是网页内容的基础语言。将 PDF 转换为 HTML，能够让文档内容在网页上更加方便地浏览、编辑和索引。将 PDF 导出为 HTML 的主要优点包括： 提升网页可访问性：HTML 能在所有浏览器中原生显示。 搜索引擎优化（SEO）：HTML 内容比 PDF 更容易被搜索引擎索引。 响应式布局：HTML 页面能自适应不同设备和屏幕尺寸。 增强互动性：HTML 支持样式、脚本等功能，增强用户互动体验。 免插件查看：无需安装额外的 PDF 查看插件。 在将 PDF 转换为 HTML之前，您需要安装支持处理 PDF 文档并导出为HTML 格式的库。在本教程中，我们将使用 Spire.PDF for Python，它是一个高性能的 PDF 库，支持多种PDF 文档处理和转换功能，并且不依赖第三方软件。  ( 6 min )

TANCN: A visual builder that generates type-safe React forms and tables using TanStack technologies. Key features: 🖱️ Drag-and-drop interface for quick prototyping 🔒 TypeScript code generation with validation schemas 🎨 Built on ShadCN UI components 📑 Multi-step forms and dynamic field arrays 📊 Data-grid tables with sorting and filters 💾 Export production-ready code instantly Built with React 19, TanStack Router, and supports Zod, Valibot, or ArkType for validation. The App generates clean component code you can drop directly into your project. MIT licensed and runs locally after setup. 👉 Blog Post 👉 GitHub Repo 👉 Live Demo  ( 6 min )

As a beginner of AWS, one of the first things you do is to pick a Region. But why does this matter? What does AWS Global Infrastructure mean? It may seem little or even insignificant at first but AWS Global Infrastructure is the backbone to all AWS services. It is design to deliver high-speed and high-performance cloud services to all customers worldwide. We will discuss each major components of the AWS Global Infrastructure namely: Regions, Availability Zones, Data Centers, and Edge Locations AWS Regions Image Source As of 2025, AWS consists of about 33 geographic Regions across the global and even more coming in the future. Why is it important to choose the right Region? To reduce latency To meet compliance or data-residency requirements To keep your services close to your users Avail…  ( 8 min )

Hey everyone 👋 Here’s a tool that lets you bulk delete multiple Vercel projects and deployments safely and locally using your own Vercel token. It’s built under Hyperdyn by Skandan V, designed to make Vercel project management faster and clutter-free. If you’ve been frustrated by all those unused or v0 projects cluttering your Vercel dashboard, this tool will definitely help you clean things up quickly. Check it out here 👉 https://vercel-bulk-manager.hyperdyn.tech  ( 6 min )

I just got back from the iPC/iJS conference in Munich and had a great time. I brought back 7 lessons I learned (more on that later) and inspiration for other things. One of them was to get a handle of managing all of our cronjobs. We have 2 servers and several Elastic Beanstalk applications, all of which have their own cronjob setups. I've been having them email a group email address and tucking them away and reviewing them every once in a while to see if there were any errors. This led me to the thought that there's got to be a better way. I started thinking about how I could append a ping to a centralized service after each cron job and that service could monitor the jobs and then ping me if anything goes missing. Then I thought, wait a second ... maybe someone else has already done this…  ( 7 min )

Every Python script has its own rhythm — loops, branches, and calls that can be hard to follow once the file grows. The Python Structure Viewer on pacificw.com makes that rhythm visible. It’s a local browser-based dashboard that translates Python code into a readable flow of logic, helping you see how a program moves rather than what each line means. At the top of the interface, you’ll find simple menus — File, Edit, View, and Help — for working with your code. Below that, the layout splits neatly into two panels: On the left, you paste or drag-and-drop your .py file. On the right, the viewer renders a structured outline in Tree, English, or Both modes. This design makes it a control-flow companion rather than a semantic analyzer — a way to trace logic at a glance without reading through i…  ( 7 min )

Setting Up Side-by-Side Python Versions on Azure DevOps Self-Hosted Agents You've set up an Azure DevOps self-hosted agent and need Python for your pipelines. You install Python, configure your pipeline with UsePythonVersion@0, and the job fails - the agent can't find it. The ADO documentation isn't clear on how to properly set up Python so the agent can use it, especially when you need multiple versions side-by-side. This guide shows you exactly how to do it using uv and symlinks. ADO agents won't use your system-installed Python. The UsePythonVersion task only looks in _work/_tool/Python/ with this exact structure: _work/_tool/ └── Python/ ├── 3.12.12/ │ ├── x64/ │ │ └── bin/ │ └── x64.complete └── 3.12/ ├── x64/ │ └── bin/ …  ( 11 min )

🎯 Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Model Positioning: Doubao-Seed-Code is ByteDance's professional code generation AI, supporting 200+ programming languages Core Capabilities: Comprehensive programming assistance including code generation, completion, explanation, debugging, and unit test generation Integration Method: Quick integration via Volcano Engine API, supporting both streaming and non-streaming calls Use Cases: IDE plugin development, code review tools, intelligent programming assistants, developer education platforms What is Doubao-Seed-Code Model Core Features and Capabilities How to Integrate and Use API Call Details Best Practices and Application Scenarios Frequently Asked Questions Doubao-Seed-Code is a vertical domain model developed by ByteDance based on the Doubao large language…  ( 10 min )

publicDir: VITE_APP_ENV === "production" ? false :"public", plugins: createVitePlugins(env, command === "build",views), import vue from "@vitejs/plugin-vue"; import createPublicFilter from './filter-public'; import createEditHtml from './edit-html' export default function createVitePlugins(viteEnv, isBuild = false, buildList) { const vitePlugins = [vue()]; vitePlugins.push(createEditHtml(viteEnv)); isBuild && vitePlugins.push(createPublicFilter(viteEnv)); return vitePlugins; } import { viteStaticCopy } from 'vite-plugin-static-copy'; import { publics, getConfigByKey } from '../config/system' export default function createPublicFilter(env) { const { VITE_BUILD_PROJECT } = env const systemPublics = getConfigByKey(publics,VITE_BUILD_PROJECT); return viteStaticCopy({ t…  ( 7 min )

Define Analyzing data to identify user needs and defining clear design goals, personas, and problem statements. Ideate Generating creative ideas and potential solutions through brainstorming, sketching, and collaboration. Prototype Building low- or high-fidelity prototypes to visualize how users will interact with the design. Test Observing how users engage with the prototype to identify usability issues and areas for improvement. Implement & Iterate Working with developers to bring the final design to life and continuously improving it based on user feedback. Why UX Design Matters Good UX design offers tangible benefits: Improved user satisfaction and loyalty — users are more likely to return to an intuitive product. Reduced development costs — identifying usability issues early prevents costly redesigns later. Increased conversions — optimized user flows lead to higher engagement and sales. Enhanced brand reputation — a seamless experience builds trust and credibility. The Future of UX Design As technology evolves, UX design is expanding into new territories. Voice interfaces, AI-driven personalization, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) are redefining how users interact with digital products. The next wave of UX focuses on emotional design, sustainability, and ethical considerations — ensuring technology not only serves but also respects users. Conclusion UX Design is more than just a discipline — it’s a philosophy that places the user at the heart of every decision. In a world of endless digital choices, products that truly understand and delight their users will stand out. Whether it’s a mobile app, website, or connected device, great UX design transforms functionality into meaningful experiences — and that’s what keeps users coming back.  ( 7 min )

AI Genesis: Building Neural Networks from Random Noise Tired of painstakingly crafting every layer of your deep learning models? What if instead of architecting, you could grow neural networks from scratch? Imagine starting with a single computational 'cell' and letting it self-organize into a functional network, driven by nothing but random noise. The core concept is surprisingly simple: inject controlled noise into an initial layer of artificial neurons. This noise acts as a 'seed' pattern, causing the neurons to spontaneously activate in a structured way. A second layer of neurons then learns this emergent pattern through a simple, local connection adjustment rule. This creates organized layers, mimicking biological brain development. I've found this approach yields some fascinating …  ( 7 min )

What If Your AI App Could Generate Revenue in Two Ways Simultaneously? As developers, we thrive on innovation and creating solutions that make lives easier. But let’s face it—monetizing those innovations often feels like an uphill battle. Enter Monetzly, a groundbreaking platform designed to revolutionize how we think about revenue generation in the AI space. Imagine if your AI app could not only earn from user subscriptions but also generate income through relevant advertising. Sounds intriguing, right? Welcome to the dual revenue revolution. The explosion of AI applications has created a sea of opportunities, yet many developers struggle with monetization. Traditional models, like subscriptions or paywalls, can disrupt user experience and limit engagement. Monetzly offers a fresh appro…  ( 7 min )

Why everyone thinks Terraform workspaces are bad, what the docs actually say, and how to use them properly. This is NOT a 'workspaces are supreme, use them for everything' post. A master programmer was asked: “What makes code elegant?” He replied: “When you remove what is not essential, what remains is truth.” If you’ve spent any time in the Terraform community, you’ve likely encountered the heated debate around workspaces. Many developers read HashiCorp’s documentation and immediately conclude that Terraform workspaces should be avoided. But is this really what the documentation says? Or have we collectively misunderstood the nuanced guidance HashiCorp provides? I used to be in the “workspaces are evil” camp myself. I’d built wrappers, used off-the-shelf abstraction layers, anything to av…  ( 19 min )

When I decided to get into tech, I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into. I just knew it looked cool — people were building apps, working remotely, earning well, and doing all sorts of things I found fascinating. But after a while, I realized something: tech isn’t just about writing code or building apps. It’s a mindset. A whole world that rewards curiosity, patience, and persistence. If you’re thinking of starting a career in tech, I want to share a few things I wish someone had told me earlier. Tech Isn’t One Thing — It’s Many Worlds When I first heard people say “I work in tech,” I thought it all meant programming. Later, I found out tech is more like a city — with different neighborhoods. There’s web development, cybersecurity, UI/UX design, data science, cloud computing, a…  ( 8 min )

HTML semantic tags are elements that clearly describe their meaning and purpose to both browsers and developers. Unlike non-semantic elements like What Are Semantic Tags? By using semantic tags, developers can create web pages that are more accessible, maintainable, and optimized for search engines. They replace generic containers like Importance of Semantic Tags 1 Improved Accessibility
Semantic tags make websites more accessible to users who rely on assistive technologies. Screen readers interpret semantic elements to provide context, helping visually impaired users navigate content more effectively. For example, a 
tag indicates a navigation menu, allowing screen readers to announce it as such.
 2 Better Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Search engines like Google use semanti…  ( 9 min )

--- title: "Build Your First AI Tool: The `readFile` MCP Utility Explained" published: true tags: ["ai", "typescript", "expressjs"] canonical_url: https://nicolas-dabene.fr/en/articles/2025/11/12/creer-votre-premier-outil-mcp-l-outil-readfile-explique/ --- Hey there, fellow developers! Nicolas Dabène here, and I'm thrilled to guide you through a truly exciting milestone today. If you’ve been following my previous thoughts on AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP), or even if you're just diving in, you know the theory can be fascinating. But nothing beats the thrill of seeing that theory manifest as working code. Today, we're going to experience that "Aha!" moment together: building your very first MCP tool, a simple yet powerful function that empowers an AI to read files directly from yo…  ( 17 min )

🎯 Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Lightweight & Efficient: Activates only 3B parameters while matching top-tier flagship model performance Breakthrough Reasoning: Achieves exceptional visual reasoning and STEM problem-solving through large-scale reinforcement learning Innovative Features: Supports "Thinking with Images", visual grounding, tool calling, and video understanding Easy Deployment: Supports multiple inference frameworks including Transformers, vLLM, and FastDeploy Open Source Friendly: Licensed under Apache 2.0, allowing commercial use What is ERNIE-4.5-VL-28B-A3B-Thinking Core Technical Highlights Six Key Capabilities Explained Performance Benchmarks Quick Start Guide Deployment Options Comparison Fine-tuning and Training Frequently Asked Questions Summary and Recommendations ERNIE-…  ( 15 min )

The company is also rebranding as Cypherpunk Technologies with ticker change to CYPH, effective Thursday.  ( 32 min )

The founder of the prediction marketplace spoke at Cantor Fitzgerald’s crypto, AI and blockchain conference in Miami.  ( 35 min )

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Abdul Rafay Gadit writes about how DATCO’s are reshaping corporate finance. Then, we take a look back at crypto rates and a look ahead at signs of strength as the country emerges from the government shutdown, with Andy Baehr’s “Vibe Check.  ( 39 min )

The flagship digital asset tests psychological threshold while institutional players build hedges through options positioning.  ( 33 min )

‘Blockchain is the money of AI,’ said the 10T founder, who’s betting 20% of his next fund on startups that don’t yet exist.  ( 33 min )

The oracle token encountered selling pressure at $16.25 alongside a sizable decline in the broader crypto market.  ( 32 min )

Dubai’s Digital Economy Court said there was compelling evidence of a breach of trust and ordered a worldwide freeze to protect the assets.  ( 31 min )

Institutional inflows of $336 million fail to offset selling pressure as SOL falls to $153 amid fresh token releases.  ( 32 min )

Bitcoin's Coinbase Premium, a popular gauge for U.S. demand, is having its longest negative streak since the April correction, coinciding with the Fed turning more hawkish.  ( 30 min )

XLM trades within tight $0.2810-$0.2950 corridor following volume surge that triggered key support breakdown earlier in session.  ( 30 min )

Hedera's native token breaks key support in final trading hour as institutional focus shifts to regulatory-friendly blockchain alternatives.  ( 30 min )

BONK slipped 5% to $0.00001223 after failing to break resistance near $0.0000130, with trading volume spiking nearly 50% above average during the pullback.  ( 30 min )

The new U.S.-compliant USDsui aims to link the blockchain’s $200bn monthly stablecoin volume to Bridge’s interoperable platform.  ( 30 min )

The token briefly rallied to $2.1165 on increased volume before heavy selling erased gains, pulling TON back to key support levels around $2.02.  ( 30 min )

The proposed law, part of the "anti-faction bill", would treat cryptocurrencies like foreign currencies and financial securities.  ( 31 min )

U.S. federal agencies are establishing a Scam Center Strike Force to counter the industrial-scale efforts to swindle money via crypto transactions.  ( 31 min )

Also: Monad Tokenomics Unveiled, Anchorage Dabbles in BTC DeFi and Injective’s Native EVM.  ( 38 min )

The move follows fellow Solana treasury firm Forward Industries making its stock available onchain.  ( 29 min )

Trump’s CFTC pick will face senators just as crypto legislation starts moving through Congress again.  ( 29 min )

In the realm of the so-called Howey Test to define investment contracts under SEC jurisdiction, Atkins says there should be a clearer path for crypto involvement.  ( 32 min )

Decentralized energy network Daylight is the first to use the Centrifuge Whitelabel service, aiming to simplify real-world asset tokenization.  ( 30 min )

Chainlink (LINK) was also a top performer, rising 4% from Tuesday.  ( 26 min )

The move links traditional finance infrastructure with blockchain rails as major institutions push deeper into tokenized markets.  ( 30 min )

Bitcoin's recent price drop from $126,000 to $106,000 is forming a bullish falling wedge pattern.  ( 31 min )

Despite the bounce, the token's broader setup remains cautious, with resistance building near $980 and subdued volume suggesting a lack of conviction.  ( 30 min )

The bank said USDC remains the frontrunner to dominate digital dollars as the company's third-quarter results topped forecasts.  ( 29 min )

Internet Computer (ICP) eased 0.65% to $6.30 as consolidation held above a critical support level, with volume up 77% during a resistance test near $6.67.  ( 30 min )

After weeks of weakness, the bank flagged a potential rebound in digital asset treasury companies as macro risks cooled and short sellers retreated.  ( 30 min )

Bitcoin's Net Unrealized Profit (NUP) ratio has dropped to 0.476, a level that historically signals short-term market bottoms.  ( 30 min )

The European Securities and Markets Authority is preparing to take greater, more centralized control of crypto regulation across the 27-country trading block, according to reports.  ( 37 min )

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 12, 2025  ( 35 min )

Total revenue and reserve income for the quarter rose to $740 million, more than double the year-earlier period.  ( 28 min )

Bitcoin, ether and solana edged lower as privacy-focused tokens extended gains, with traders eyeing potential volatility from U.S. government developments.  ( 32 min )

The fee switch implies a 2.5% annual supply reduction, creating a quasi-buyback dynamic that directly links network activity with token scarcity.  ( 31 min )

Arjun Sethi said questionnaires and warnings about potential financial loss slow down transaction times while asset prices are moving.  ( 29 min )

New Visa Direct pilot lets businesses send dollar-backed stablecoins like USDC to users’ digital wallets for near-instant access to earnings.  ( 30 min )

With new laws defining market structure and stablecoin oversight, the broker said America’s digital asset industry has entered its most mature phase yet.  ( 30 min )

Bitcoin volatility index, BVIV, has blown past trendline resistance, pointing to increased price turbulence.  ( 32 min )

A successful ETF launch could expand XRP’s liquidity base and potentially trigger inflows from registered investment advisers who may have avoided direct crypto exposure beyond bitcoin.  ( 31 min )

The negotiations, which began earlier this year and progressed to an exclusivity agreement in October, were expected to value BVNK between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion.  ( 28 min )

Leader in cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, blockchain, DeFi, digital finance and Web 3.0 news with analysis, video and live price updates.  ( 29 min )

Unlike stablecoins, deposit tokens are digital claims on existing bank funds and can be interest-bearing, offering a new option for institutional investors.  ( 30 min )

The token's ability to defend the $2.39–$2.41 range will determine if it rebounds or faces further declines.  ( 31 min )

After two weeks of heavy redemptions, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs turned positive again, led by Fidelity and Ark, even as global fund flows remain uneven.  ( 31 min )

With block rewards set to plunge, only miners with energy control or AI pivots are likely to survive, Thiel argues.  ( 31 min )

Integrating vector search into traditional data platforms is becoming a common task in the current AI-driven landscape. When Google announced general availability for vector search in BigQuery in early 2024, it joined a growing list of established da...  ( 14 min )

Artificial intelligence is getting smaller – and smarter. For years, the story of AI progress was about scale. Bigger models meant better performance. But now, a new wave of innovation is proving that smaller models can do more with less. These compa...  ( 7 min )

In software development, you’ll run into XML (Extensible Markup Language) when working with configuration files, API responses, data exports, and more. While there are powerful third-party libraries for parsing XML, Python's standard library already ...  ( 8 min )

Imagine being asked to give UX feedback on a system workflow document and realizing you can’t understand a word of it. That’s exactly what happened to me. As an IT support officer, I can put myself in the perspective of a user and identify friction p...  ( 7 min )

Another day in late 2025, another impressive result from a Chinese company in open source artificial intelligence. Chinese social networking company Weibo's AI division recently released its open source VibeThinker-1.5B—a 1.5 billion parameter large language model (LLM) that is a fine-tuned variant of rival Chinese tech firm Alibaba's Qwen2.5-Math-1.5B. It's available now for free download and usage by researchers and enterprise developers—even for commercial purposes—under a permissive MIT License on Hugging Face, GitHub and ModelScope, with a technical report on open access science publishing site arxiv.org. And yet, despite its compact size, VibeThinker-1.5B achieves benchmark-topping reasoning performance on math and code tasks, rivaling or surpassing models hundreds of times its size…

As software systems grow more complex and AI tools generate code faster than ever, a fundamental problem is getting worse: Engineers are drowning in debugging work, spending up to half their time hunting down the causes of software failures instead of building new products. The challenge has become so acute that it's creating a new category of tooling — AI agents that can diagnose production failures in minutes instead of hours. Deductive AI, a startup emerging from stealth mode Tuesday, believes it has found a solution by applying reinforcement learning — the same technology that powers game-playing AI systems — to the messy, high-stakes world of production software incidents. The company announced it has raised $7.5 million in seed funding led by CRV, with participation from Databricks V…

ChatGPT is about to become faster and more conversational as OpenAI upgrades its flagship model GPT-5 to GPT-5.1. OpenAI announced two updates to the GPT-5 series: GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking. Both models are now accessible on ChatGPT.  GPT-5.1 Instant, essentially the default and most-used model, is now “warmer, more intelligent, and better at following your instructions.” Meanwhile, GPT-5.1 Thinking is an advanced reasoning model that responds faster for simple tasks and yet more persistently on complex ones. “We heard clearly from users that great AI should not only be smart, but also enjoyable to talk to,” OpenAI said on the blog post. “GPT-5.1 improves meaningfully on both intelligence and communication style.”  The company added that both models offer a way for users to “sha…

Baidu Inc., China's largest search engine company, released a new artificial intelligence model on Monday that its developers claim outperforms competitors from Google and OpenAI on several vision-related benchmarks despite using a fraction of the computing resources typically required for such systems. The model, dubbed ERNIE-4.5-VL-28B-A3B-Thinking, is the latest salvo in an escalating competition among technology companies to build AI systems that can understand and reason about images, videos, and documents alongside traditional text — capabilities increasingly critical for enterprise applications ranging from automated document processing to industrial quality control. What sets Baidu's release apart is its efficiency: the model activates just 3 billion parameters during operation whi…

Prices for SSDs have doubled in less than six months, but still remain stable. However, the price of the NAND flash memory chips has also doubled, but in a shorter time span of just three months. The statement comes from Khein-Seng Puya, Phison CEO, during an earnings call with investors. Note that he’s talking about […] The post Prices Of NAND Flash Memory Have Doubled In Three Months appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

It took me a while to get this year’s Razer Blade 16 into my lab and right into hands. Almost 10 months after my encounter with it back at CES 2025, specifically. Now that I’ve finally spent some quality time with this 16 -inch entertainment machine, I find it a little surprising that, for all […] The post Razer Blade 16 2025 Review: A Premium Package Of Clunkiness appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 43 min )

BYD Malaysia is teasing a new model for its upcoming BYD Tech Discovery 2025 event in Malaysia, slated to commence on 14 until 16 November 2025 at Plaza Arkadia, Desa Parkcity. From the social media post it shared, it appears that the vehicle in question is its Shark PHEV pick-up truck based on the silhouette. […] The post BYD Teases Shark PHEV Preview In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

Sony Japan announced that it will be launching a cheaper PS5 during its State of Play Japan broadcast. The catch? It’s a Japanese-language-only console that is exclusively available in, you guessed it, Japan. Sony launched the console in celebration of the PS5’s 5th anniversary. All in all, it is simply a refresh of the 825GB PS5 […] The post Sony Announces Cheaper Japanese-Exclusive PS5 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

The National Data Repository (NDR) is expected to begin operations next year, according to the Ministry of Digital. As initially announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) tabling back in July, it will serve as a centralised data bank to store and manage high-quality datasets from all ministries […] The post Digital Ministry: National Data Repository To Begin Operations Next Year appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia recently teased the upcoming debut of the GLC400 e 4MATIC, hinting at an expansion of its GLC lineup in the Malaysian market. The new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV will be locally assembled, or CKD for short, much like the petrol-powered GLC450 4MATIC. The announcement was made via the automaker’s official social media channels. […] The post Mercedes-Benz Teases GLC400 e 4MATIC For Malaysian Market appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

It’s safe to say that battery life is a major concern for smartphone users. While many manufacturers are equipping phones with bigger batteries, some apps are simply energy vampires that will drain devices dry. To address this problem, Google will begin flagging such apps on the Google Play Store. In a blog post, the search […] The post Google Play Store To Label Apps That Drain Battery appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Back in April, nubia launched the Neo 3 GT budget gaming smartphone, which came in two different colours. Now, the company is releasing a colourway to the series, the nubia Neo 3 GT White Hailstone Limited Edition, as part of its collaboration with Free Fire. This new variant, as the name suggests, sports an almost […] The post nubia Unveils Neo 3 GT White Hailstone Limited Edition; Priced At RM1,399 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

If you’re a fan of the French lifestyle product Lexon and equally a fan of the artist Jeff Koons, you may be interested to know that the company Ante is showing off the Lexon X Jeff Koons Balloon Dog speakers and lamp inside Seibu at TRX. From now until 2 January 2026, the Lexon X […] The post You Can Get The Lexon X Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Speakers For RM3,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Proton has announced that bookings are now open for the new Proton Saga. The national automaker made the announcement through its official social media platforms, also revealing the sedan’s tentative price range of RM40,000 to RM50,000. Along with these announcements, the automaker has introduced an early booking package, which includes a free special edition Touch […] The post New Proton Saga Comes With A Tentative Pricing Between RM40K And RM50K appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Google is granting its Pixel smartphones the ability to summarise notifications in an upcoming update. However, unlike Apple, who struggled with the feature at first, the tech giant is taking the necessary precaution and only enabling it for chat conversations. The feature, first reported by Android Authority in August, uses generative AI. While powerful, the […] The post Google To Introduce AI Notification Summaries To Pixel Phones appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Back in September, Apple launched the Crossbody Strap for its iPhone lineup, allowing users to wear the device like a sling bag of sorts. Now, the company has taken the idea further with the iPhone Pocket, a new special edition accessory made in collaboration with designer Issey Miyake. Literally inspired by “a piece of cloth”, […] The post Apple Introduces New iPhone Pocket Accessory appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

realme Malaysia has confirmed that its latest flagship smartphone, the realme GT 8 Pro, will officially launch in the country on 24 November 2025. The company also announced that an early bird pre-order campaign has begun, offering exclusive rewards for customers who secure their units ahead of the launch. While local specifications have yet to […] The post realme GT 8 Pro Launching In Malaysia On 24 November 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Sony has announced a new addition to its hardware lineup: a 27-inch gaming monitor designed for the PlayStation 5, as well as general use. Developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the monitor is aimed at players who prefer a desktop experience, while featuring certain exclusive features unique to the PS5 ecosystem. The PlayStation 27-inch Gaming Monitor […] The post Sony Introduces Official PlayStation 27-Inch Gaming Monitor appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Anker has launched a selection of new powerbanks and charging accessories focused on portability. These include a new powerbank for laptops, as well as four new products in its Nano range. All these items are available for purchase on the brand’s Shopee page. Starting with the Anker Laptop Powerbank, it features a compact 25,000mAh battery […] The post Anker Announces Five New Powerbanks And Charging Accessories; Priced From RM79 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Discover why Quicknode is rebranding. Reflecting our evolution from RPC provider to complete blockchain platform built for reliability, performance, and the builders shaping the onchain future.  ( 6 min )

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What it’s like to be in the middle of a conspiracy theory (according to a conspiracy theory expert) —Mike Rothschild is a journalist and an expert on the growth and impact of conspiracy…  ( 22 min )

For years, many chief information officers (CIOs) looked at VMware-to-cloud migrations with a wary pragmatism. Manually mapping dependencies and rewriting legacy apps mid-flight was not an enticing, low-lift proposition for enterprise IT teams. But the calculus for such decisions has changed dramatically in a short period of time. Following recent VMware licensing changes, organizations are…  ( 17 min )

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Website analytics are crucial for understanding how visitors interact with your content. And while Google Analytics dominates the market, it often raises privacy concerns and can be complex for small projects. If you’re looking for a simpler, open-so...  ( 8 min )

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Excessive HTTP request logs in Medusa.js can slow down your e-commerce backend and clutter production logs. While detailed request logging is valuable in development, it becomes a performance bottleneck in live environments with high traffic. In this guide, you’ll learn how to disable or manage request logs in Medusa.js v1 and v2, improve server efficiency, and keep only the essential logs that truly matter in production. HTTP request logs in Medusa.js can become overwhelming, especially for e-commerce stores with significant traffic. Every API call, webhook, and admin request generates log entries. While useful for debugging, these logs can: Degrade performance - Writing thousands of log entries consumes CPU and I/O resources Reduce log readability - Important error messages get buried in…  ( 9 min )

Introduction I love working in the terminal where I spend most of my time. A few years ago, I lost vision in my right eye, which made it difficult to use many GUI applications due to their small print and interface elements. As a developer, I use multiple programming languages and consider myself language agnostic. This mindset encourages me to experiment with different tools for various projects. Rust is a friendly programming language with excellent crates for building TUI and terminal applications. However, these libraries didn’t quite do things the way I am used to. At work, I primarily code in C# and have used Spectre.Console, which was inspired by Python’s excellent Rich library. I wanted a similar styling library for Rust but never felt it was worth the effort until now. Recently…  ( 7 min )

The vulnerability management lifecycle is a continuous process for discovering, addressing, prioritizing vulnerabilities in an Organizations IT assets Asset inventory and vulnerability assessment. Vulnerability prioritization. Vulnerability resolution. Verification and monitoring. Reporting and improvement. The vulnerability management lifecycle allows companies to improve security posture by taking a more strategic approach to vulnerability management. Instead of reacting to new vulnerabilities as they appear, security teams actively hunt for flaws in their systems. Organizations can identify the most critical vulnerabilities and put protections in place before threat strikes. Every vulnerability is a risk for organization. Hackers have a growing pile of vulnerabilities at their disp…  ( 13 min )

Avouons-le : quand on commence avec Laravel, on voit le terme "Injection de Dépendances" (DI), on lève les yeux au ciel, et on se dit que c'est du jargon d'architecte. Erreur monumentale! La DI, c'est le super-pouvoir que le Service Container de Laravel vous donne pour écrire du code qui ne vous fera pas hurler à 3h du matin. Oubliez la théorie. Concentrons-nous sur un seul objectif : écrire du code flexible et facile à tester. Prêt ? C'est parti. Pourquoi se compliquer la vie ? Regardez ce code qui semble simple, mais qui est un véritable piège. Imaginez un service qui doit gérer le paiement. class OrderProcessor { public function process(Order $order) { // ❌ Problème : Le OrderProcessor est collé à Stripe. $gateway = new StripePaymentGateway(); $gateway-…  ( 9 min )